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South Sudan urged not to interfere with media

The International Press Institute (IPI) today urged South Sudan’s government to refrain from slapping restrictions on journalists and interfering with news coverage in the aftermath of an apparent coup attempt in Africa’s newest country. President Salva Kiir announced this week that forces loyal to his former deputy, Riek Machar, had attempted to overthrow the government […]

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Analysis: South Sudan’s draft media law

Following lengthy efforts to establish laws on public broadcasting, media regulation and freedom of information in South Sudan, a package of media legislation is now awaiting approval by President Salva Kiir. Some local media organisations see the measures as a step in the right. In a review carried out by the International Press Institute (IPI) […]

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South Sudanese journalist assaulted in Parliament

A South Sudanese journalist covering a session of the country’s National Assembly yesterday was removed and later allegedly assaulted by security guards, according to news reports. The incident is but the latest in a series of aggressive acts against journalists in South Sudan — raising doubts about the newly independent state’s commitment to press freedom. […]

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South Sudan editors still in detention

The International Press Institute (IPI) calls for the immediate release of the editor and deputy editor of The Destiny newspaper in South Sudan, who were arrested just days after the paper – now banned – published its first issue. Ngor Garang and Dengdit Ayok have been in detention since 2 November and 5 November, respectively. […]

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