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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan\u2019s Deputy Chief Justice, John Gatwech, has raised concerns and issued a stern warning regarding interactions with the press, posing potential threats to journalists\u2019 work.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the Judicial Reform Committee Consultations in Juba on Thursday, Gatwech expressed apprehension about engaging with the media due to a perceived risk of misrepresentation and manipulation of statements.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is one thing we know about the press. John Gatwech here will say one thing, and then they will make additions and say things we do not say. That is the problem,\u201d Gatwech stressed.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the severity of the issue, asserting that any misrepresentation or alteration of their statements would lead to consequences as it goes against legal regulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to tell you, if we find out that somebody is saying something we have not been said here, we will have a problem with that person,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Gatwech firmly stated the judiciary\u2019s non-political stance and urged the media not to involve or manipulate their statements for political agendas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe law says that we are not politicians. Don\u2019t drag us into politics or do things against the judiciary and say something which has not been said,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Gatwech stressed the necessity for journalists to uphold professional ethics and accurately present the statements made during consultations.<\/p>\n

His cautionary remarks are raising concerns about the potential implications for press freedom and the challenges faced by journalists in reporting sensitive issues including human rights in the world\u2019s youngest country.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. South Sudan\u2019s Deputy Chief Justice, John Gatwech, has raised concerns and issued a stern warning regarding interactions with the press, posing potential threats to journalists\u2019 work. 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