The Sudanese Parliament begins an Investigation into the Boys Schools after an Investigation by BBC and ARIJ

October 19, 2020

Summary

An ARIJ-BBC investigation, “The schools that chain boys” uncovers the systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan, known as Khalawi, managed by sheikhs, and spread all over the country.

 

Country:

Sudan

Date:

October 19th

Details

An ARIJ-BBC investigation, “The schools that chain boys” broadcasted on October 19 on BBC and published on November 2 on ARIJ platform, uncovered the systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan, known as Khalawi, managed by sheikhs, and spread all over the country.

The investigation prompted the parliament to begin an investigation into the Khalawi and the story headlined international and local Sudanese media.

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