Jalila Khamis Koko Released From Prison

On January 20, 2013 Jalila Khamis Koko was released from prison after her arrest in March 2012 by Sudan's National Security. Jalila was arrested after openly speaking about her views on the Sudan government in an recorded interview and was facing the death penalty as she awaited trail. Many Sudanese and international human rights organizations called for the release of Jalila stating that her arrest was unlawful.