[3] In the 1970s, Sudan TV expanded its transmission range, when the General Company for Wireless and Wired Telecommunications built a satellite station.
[citation needed] On 15 April 2023, the station abruptly stopped broadcasting when it was attacked by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at the start of the War in Sudan (2023-present).
[4] Its building was occupied by the RSF, who were subsequently besieged and evicted following heavy fighting by the Sudanese Armed Forces in March 2024.
[6] Programming includes news, prayers, Qur'an recitation and a variety of entertainment, such as children's programmes, talent contests, dramas and documentaries.
[7] A military censor works with Sudan TV to make sure the programmes reflect government policy.