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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>At least 28 journalists on Wednesday concluded a two-day training in elections reporting in the Eastern Equatoria State capital Torit.<\/p>\n

The training organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJoSS) with support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) aimed at strengthening the journalist\u2019s capacities in electoral reporting and access to information.<\/p>\n

Oyet Patrick, the Chairperson of the UJoSS, said the training is to prepare journalists to accurately report and update citizens on election processes.<\/p>\n

He urged participants to collaborate, and work hard and assured them of UJoSS\u2019 commitment to lobby for funds to equip and boost their capacities across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs journalists, our work requires information all the time, so we need to always collaborate and work together so that we provide information that is accurate and authentic to our people when reporting on elections,\u201d Oet said. \u201cWe believe this is very important so that we report well because an election is not an event, it is not the actual day of voting that we should be reporting, but even pre-election activities. We have the election itself and then the post-election when elections are already done and results are already announced which we also need to report.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are here for two days with the support of UNESCO and we are asking for more support so that we come back,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

On her part, Dorrin Lopoka, the UNESCO communication and information specialist, said that to realize free, fair, and credible elections, citizens are encouraged to access information and express themselves freely. She urged the government to promote freedom of speech and allow people to participate fully in election processes without intimidation or restrictions.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we prepare for elections in December, I want to emphasize that access to information and freedom of information are very important elements for us to achieve elections that are free, fair, and credible but also the important element for us to achieve democracy,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen there is access to information and freedom of expression, people will be free to participate in government and hold government accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lopoka added: \u201cSo, I want to encourage you Journalists to put out as much information as you can about elections.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Opiny James, the Chairperson of the Eastern Equatoria State Union of Journalists, applauded UJOSS and UNESCO for initiating the training which he said was timely.<\/p>\n

He said journalists in Eastern Equatoria are committed to supporting, informing, and updating citizens about the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very happy for our team from Juba who organized this important training to guide journalists on how to report on elections,\u201d he stated. \u201cI appreciate the initiatives by UJoSS to always train journalists in Eastern Equatoria and most journalists are now improving their skills in reporting and practicing ethics of journalism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eastern Equatoria State Information Minister Elia John Ahaji said besides funding, local journalists lack gadgets to do their work.<\/p>\n

He however expressed the government\u2019s readiness to support media institutions in ensuring the right information reaches the grassroots.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to thank UNESCO for standing with UJoSS by giving financial support to make sure they actualize their dreams. Our journalists wish to do more but they have a lot of challenges in terms of financial constraints and tools for work,\u201d he said. \u201cThe Government of Eastern Equatoria State is ready for elections and we are also very happy that the journalists are well prepared with the support from UJoSS.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we are all prepared, I think the citizens of South Sudan will also be prepared,\u201d Minister Ahaji concluded.<\/p>\n

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