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UJOSS’ President Calls on Journalists for Neutral Reporting

Director of Public Relations at the National Security Service (ISB), David John KumuriJohn Komuri clarifies that the Transitional Consitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011, Section 24 explicitly states that “every citizen shall have the freedom of expression”, which is “guaranteed by the government” but “regulated by law.

UJOSS’ President Calls on Journalists for Neutral Reporting

Oyet Patrick Charles, the President of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has emphasized the importance of neutrality in journalism amidst ongoing conflicts in regions such as Upper Nile State’s Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties, as well as Western Bahr El Ghazal and Western Equatoria States.

For details, click “Remain neutral. Leave the authorities to do their work.”

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Onen Walter Solomon

Onen Walter Solomon Okech is a seasoned broadcast journalist with over 15 years of experience in media and storytelling. Fluent in English and Acholi/Luo, he has worked with top organizations like Zenger News, VOA South Sudan in Focus, the German Press Agency (dpa), Radio France International (RFI), and South Sudan Radio. Trained at the Multimedia Training Center (MMTC) in Juba, now AMDISS, Onen has enhanced his skills through global programs with RFI, DW-Akademie, JICA, and others. He has reported on major events such as the 2010 Sudan General Elections and the 2013 Kenyan Elections and trained aspiring journalists with Journalist for Human Rights, JHR. As the host of The Morning Echo Show on Juba Echo TV, Onen delivers impactful stories and expert insights to inspire and inform.

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