- Sudan TV
Infobox Network
network_name = Sudan TV or
Sudan National Broadcasting Corporation (SNBC)
network_
country =Sudan
network_type = Broadcast and satellitetelevision network
available =
owner =
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launch_date = 1962
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website = [http://www.sudantv.net www.sudantv.net]Sudan TV or Sudan National Broadcasting Corporation (SNBC) is an
Arabic language television network . It isSudan 's national network and is government-owned and operated. Sudan TV is one of only two television networks in the country. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/820864.stm#media BBC News: Country profile: Sudan] . Page last updated at 13:38 GMT, Wednesday, 18 June 2008 14:38 UK. Accessed July 13, 2008.]History
In 1962, Sudan TV started broadcasting in the Khartoum region. The signal was accessible in
Khartoum city,Omdurman andKhartoum Bahry . One year later,General Mohmaed Talat Fareed established the station as a national broadcaster and signed a contract withBerlin Radio to provide technical support, cameras and recorders.In the seventies, Sudan TV expanded its transmission range when the General Company for Wireless and Wired Telecommunications built a satellite station. In 1976, Sudan TV started transmitting in color.
Programming
Programming includes news, prayers,
Qur'an recitation and a variety of entertainment such as children's programming, talent contests, dramas and documentaries. [ [http://www.sudantv.net Sudan TV website] ] A military censor works with Sudan TV to make sure the news reflects government policy.tations
Sudan TV broadcasts on two channels and is also available via satellite.
References
ee also
*
Communications in Sudan
*List of Sudan-related topics
*Juba TV External links
* [http://www.sudantv.net Sudan TV website]
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