N.S.S Warns of Crackdown on Social Media Misinformation and Defamation
NSS spokesperson, David John Kumuri.
By Patricia John
The National Security Service (NSS) has warned that individuals using social media to spread conspiracy theories, misinformation, and defamatory content will face arrest and prosecution under South Sudan’s recently enacted cybercrime laws.
Speaking to the media, NSS spokesperson David John Kumuri said the era of publishing false information online with impunity is over, citing the implementation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime legislation.
“To categorically engage in social media conspiracy theories aimed at tarnishing the personalities of individuals or groups across and beyond the Republic of South Sudan will no longer go unpunished,” Kumuri said.
He revealed that security experts and technocrats are currently employing advanced digital forensic technology to identify those responsible for spreading harmful online content.
According to Kumuri, once the suspects are identified, they will be arrested, thoroughly investigated, and brought before the courts to face justice.
“Experts and technocrats are presently exploring technological forensic services to unearth individuals and groups behind these acts. Once caught, they shall be apprehended. The ISB will definitely arrest them, investigate them thoroughly, and arraign them before the court for the law to take its course,” he said.
The NSS said the move is intended to curb the misuse of social media platforms and hold accountable those who use digital platforms to defame individuals, spread false information, or undermine public order.
