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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span> <\/b> A new report by the UN Human Rights Commission on South Sudan has accused the country\u2019s National Security Service (NSS) of stifling media and civil society, and undermining prospects for a democratic transition.<\/p>\n

Titled \u201cEntrenched Repression: the systemic curtailment of democratic and civic space in South Sudan,\u201d the report released on Thursday found that the NSS has instituted a pervasive and unlawful censorship regime to curtail independent media and imposed widespread restrictions and surveillance on civil society groups and their activities.<\/p>\n

It also highlighted the persistence of attacks on journalists and human rights defenders both in and outside South Sudan, as well as online, often involving human rights violations carried out with absolute impunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe repressive treatment of media and civil society are key indicators of prospects for accountable governance and a democratic society,\u201d the report said. \u201cResistance to democratization is a legacy of the failure by the South Sudan\u2019s liberation leaders to overcome decades of repression, and to transform its leadership following independence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sudans Post and Radio Tamazuj, two independent media outlets covering Sudan and South Sudan, have been victims of cyberattacks in recent years.<\/p>\n

In 2017, Radio Tamazuj was blocked by the South Sudanese government. In 2020, Sudans Post was also blocked. The two outlets have also had their social media accounts hacked multiple times.<\/p>\n

The UN Commission\u2019s report highlights these cyberattacks as examples of the tactics used by the National Security Service to suppress independent media in South Sudan.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sudans Post and Radio Tamazuj cases illustrate a broader pattern observed by the Commission, of NSS censorship and unlawful activities outside the country,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

Ms. Yasmin Sooka, Chair of the UN Commission, stressed that independent media and civil society play a key role in promoting democracy, peace, and human rights by educating the public about their rights, advocating for reforms, and monitoring the government\u2019s compliance with its obligations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndependent media and a vibrant civil society represent critical voices in developing accountable governance, and the democratic processes required to enable peace and ensure human rights,\u201d she said during a press conference in Nairobi.<\/p>\n

\u201cSurprisingly the Government instead treats journalists and civil society members who voice critique as enemies of the ruling political party, reflecting its extreme intolerance of all forms of public scrutiny and critical views. This does not bode well for democratic prospects,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The UN Rights Commission further concluded with recommendations to address the curtailment of democratic and civic space in South Sudan, which serve as preconditions for any credible electoral process.<\/p>\n

The report comes at a critical time for South Sudan, which is preparing for national elections in late 2024 and the UN report warns that holding elections without addressing security concerns, creating an enabling environment, and completing the technical arrangements risks compounding grievances and fueling further violence.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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