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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) on Tuesday urged the transitional government to slash taxes on radio equipment and station setup, highlighting the medium\u2019s crucial role in promoting peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cUJOSS urges South Sudan\u2019s government to reduce taxes on equipment for radio broadcast and setting up radio stations,\u201d UJOSS President Patrick Charles Oyet said in a statement marking World Radio Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe acknowledge the significant role radio continues to play in disseminating information and promoting peace,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Oyet also appealed to partners to continue supporting radio stations while respecting their editorial independence.<\/p>\n

UJOSS, he said, remains committed to bolstering the capacity of radio journalists across the country.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s World Radio Day, celebrated under the theme \u201cRadio: A Century informing, entertaining and educating,\u201d underscored the medium\u2019s vital role in South Sudan\u2019s context.<\/p>\n

Gerry Allan, acting principal of the Media Development Institute (MDI), emphasized radio\u2019s critical function in informing the public during the upcoming 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n

Ayaa Irene, executive director of the Association of Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), called media the \u201cfourth estate\u201d \u2013 more powerful than the executive, judiciary, and parliament \u2013 due to its ability to inform and entertain society.<\/p>\n

Younnes Araya, deputy mission director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), lauded radio as a cornerstone of South Sudanese society, instrumental in fostering a culture of peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough radio broadcasts, we can address communal conflict and ethnic violence, and share accurate and reliable information with geographically distant communities,\u201d Araya said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a country where roughly 70% of the population is illiterate, radio remains the most effective communication tool. It\u2019s crucial for promoting mutual understanding, dispelling rumors, and embedding a culture of peace,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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