Jounalist & Media Violations

Journalist unlawful arrested

On 11. Feb. 2015. South Sudan national security unlawful arrested a journalist named Mading Ngor. It was reported by the journalist that South Sudan's SPLM-Juba faction denies 'waterboarding' journalist after arrest. The journalist was released.

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Journalist was Arrested

On Feb.11th, 2015 in Juba. A journalist was Arrested by South Sudan Security officer for taking photos of public demonstration over issues of irregularities in land distribution among the business men . The journalist is under detention of the security in unknown location.

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Five journalists killed

The killing of the five journalists Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a two-car convoy transporting the new County Commissioner of Raja, James Benjamin and the local journalists. Raja to Sofo Payam, Western Bahr El Gazal State. The Investigation is in progress as of Feb 11, 2015.

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Wau: 5 Journalists were killed in an ambush

5 Journalists were killed in an ambush by unknown armed men on the road from Wau to Raja.

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Juba: Government media house journalist warned to not mention SSTV's Mr. Khamis

Government media house journalist was warned not to bring the issue of former director of SSTV Mr. Khamis who joined the rebel in the news items.

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Juba: Independent journalist from Nation Mirror beaten by nurses on strike

Independent journalist from Nation Mirror newspaper was beaten up by nurses on strike during carrying out his duty and the second incident for two journalists from same Nation Mirror were beaten up by police for covering peaceful demonstration of community members from Bari over their violent clashe ...

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Juba: Independent Journalist receives death threat from SPLM ministry guards

Independent Journalist who was seeking for an opportunity to have interview with SPLM secretary over Arusha Agreement was threatened with death by guards at the gate of SPLM office in the ministries site.

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Juba: Juba Monitor management receives closure warning

Independent daily English Newspaper, Juba Monitor management received warning that the media house will be shut down if the administration did not apologize for publishing two articles on South Sudan Violent conflict as Nuer-Dinka conflict under the diplomatic chat column. The demands of the na ...

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Juba: UN Journalist was detained and denied legal aid

UN Journalist was detained and denied legal aid by national security. The UN defense lawyer was denied access to the detained journalist.

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Maridi Community Radio FM detained

Maridi: The Manager of Maridi Community Radio FM was detained by National Security for objecting to receive news items from the government. He was after spending good number of hours.