Mudawi and the organization appealed their closure in court, winning the appeal in April 2010. However, according to a 2011 SUDO press release, the organization remains effectively closed: "in Sudan you can win a case but nothing changes.
Despite winning their legal battle against closure in April 2010, Mudawi and the organization remain inactive in Sudan. A 2011 SUDO press release highlights this reality: "Even if you win a court case, things don't change in Sudan."