Union of Journalists of South Sudan or UJOSS Chairman in Lakes States appeals to the government to recognize the media as a very important partner in development.
Luka De Gumwell says Journalists have been working under threats, serious close watch by security personnel, Radio Good News reports.
The serious close watch on journalists scares them to escape from Lakes States, says the official.
Some media houses have been closed down, he says.
Mabor Riak Magok, Juba Monitor and Gurtong website state correspondent accuses some journalists of being biased.
He advises journalists to stick to their professional ethics.
Peter Maliap Chieny, the Director of Rumbek Radio 98 FM advises journalists to come together and develop by cooperating and cultivating peace.
He urges reporters to distance themselves from politics.
Press Freedom Day celebration drew journalists from Good News Radio 89 FM, Government own Radio 98 FM, South Sudan Television, Gurtong website and Juba Monitor Newspaper.