Twelve community radio stations across South Sudan came together on Wednesday and launched peace network to spread peace massages through broadcasting.
The initiative brought together 45 citizen Journalists for training to gather information to the community radio stations in their respective states, Radio Bakhita reports.
Nobert Otieno, Chairperson of the initiative advises participants not to accept bribes and be professional in their work.
He urges the trainees to report accurate information to the communities they serve.
Undersecretary at the Ministry of Information Justin Allier De Mayen says such initiatives are very important in helping citizens’ access information.
Radio Journalists have important role to play especially in terms of disaster, he adds.
The Participants received smart phones during the first day of training.
More radio stations are expected to be recruited into the project in order to expand the network.
The initiative is supported by the European Union, DW Akademie and UNESCO.