Nyala University

Nyala University
جامعة نيالا
Type Public[1]
Location Nyala, Southern Darfur, Sudan
Website nyalau.edu.sd

Nyala University is a public university located in Nyala in South Darfur, Sudan.

Nyala University is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World.[2] It is also a member of the Association of African Universities.[3]

In 2005 there was a dispute between the administration and the students over their exams results, as a result of which the administration decided to close the university. On 25 August 2005 fifteen of the protesting students were arrested by security forces, and some were flogged.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Sudanese higher education". Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
  2. ↑ "Member Universities". Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
  3. ↑ "University of Nyala". Association of African Universities. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
  4. ↑ Sudan Organisation Against Torture (12 September 2005). "Arrest and detention of student activists in Dafur". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2011-09-17.


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