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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The US Embassy in South Sudan is urging the transitional government to safeguard civic and political space and protect journalists in order for them to bravely seek the truth.<\/p>\n

John Skerry, the Embassy\u2019s Human Rights Officer, made the statement ahead of the 31st anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day.<\/p>\n

Mr. Skerry said a free and independent press is the foundation to a free society and essential to transparent and good governance.<\/p>\n

He appeals to the South Sudan government to defend the rights of journalists as they carry out their duties.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn this 31st anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we urge South Sudan\u2019s transitional government to safeguard civic and political space and to defend the rights of journalists to bravely pursue the truth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Media watchdog Reporters without Borders (RSF) said freedom of the press is extremely precarious in South Sudan, adding that journalists work under threat and intimidation.<\/p>\n

The US diplomat reiterated the embassy\u2019s call for a credible and comprehensive investigation that leads to accountability for the 2017 death of Christopher Allen, who was killed covering conflict in South Sudan.<\/p>\n

Skerry said journalists should be protected from retaliation, harassment, and unlawful detention.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe take this opportunity to call again for a credible and comprehensive investigation that leads to accountability for the 2017 death of Christopher Allen, the American-British citizen who was killed while working as a journalist covering clashes.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2024, World Press Freedom Day is dedicated to the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the context of the current global environmental crisis.<\/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. The US Embassy in South Sudan is urging the transitional government to safeguard civic and political space and protect journalists in order for them to bravely seek the truth. John Skerry, the Embassy\u2019s Human Rights Officer, made the statement ahead of the 31st anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day. 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