Government Spokesperson threatens to sue journalists who report unprofessionally to court for breaking the law.
Michael Makuei Lueth, who was addressing World Press Freedom Day celebration on Monday in Juba under the theme: ‘Let journalism thrive; towards better reporting, gender, equality and safety in the digital age’, says any freedom comes with responsibility under the rule of law.
The minister tells media practitioners that it is the duty of the national security organs to protect the nation and question journalists if found in conflict with the law.
Union of Journalists of South Sudan or UJOSS Chairperson Oliver Modi stresses the need to reduce unnecessary harassments, intimidations and arrests of media personnel, confiscation of newspapers and closure of media houses with impunity.