{"id":51622,"date":"2024-01-24T16:02:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T16:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/jonglei-governor-warns-against-media-rule-violations"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:34:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:34:42","slug":"jonglei-governor-warns-against-media-rule-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/jonglei-governor-warns-against-media-rule-violations","title":{"rendered":"Jonglei governor warns against media rule violations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Governor of Jonglei State Denay Jok Chagor has issued a warning to media users in the region regarding potential violations of media rights.<\/p>\n<p>Ruach Wanlow Koang, the Press Secretary in the Governor\u2019s office, expressed concern about some individuals misinterpreting freedom of expression laws and infringing on the rights of others.<\/p>\n<p>Koang emphasized the importance of respecting the national legislation governing South Sudanese media, urging media users in Jonglei State and beyond to adhere to the established legal framework.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted a growing trend of unethical practices under the guise of freedom of expression, emphasizing that such freedom does not permit defamation, hate speech, insults, or the fabrication of news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have observed cases of defamation on various social media platforms, including \u2018Jonglei State Forum,\u2019 where individuals have posted messages against the Governor\u2019s office,\u201d Koang said.<\/p>\n<p>He cited the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which acknowledges the right to seek and impart information but also outlines limitations to protect individual reputation, state integrity, and national security.<\/p>\n<p>Koang reassured citizens to be mindful of these limitations in line with South Sudanese laws.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge our citizens in Jonglei State and beyond to respect the national legislation governing South Sudanese media and its limitations. Any violations of these laws may result in legal consequences,\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n<p>Referring to the South Sudan Code of Conduct and Ethics of Journalism Guide Act, 2013, Chapter 03, Article (19), Koang reiterated that everyone has the right to freedom of opinions without interference, but exercising freedom of expression should be within the legal boundaries set to respect the rights of others (Article 29, Section 2).<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\">South-Sudan<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. The Governor of Jonglei State Denay Jok Chagor has issued a warning to media users in the region regarding potential violations of media rights. Ruach Wanlow Koang, the Press Secretary in the Governor\u2019s office, expressed concern about some individuals misinterpreting freedom of expression laws and infringing on the rights of others. 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