The Ministry of Information has on Tuesday condemned the acts of hate speech on social media.
Under Secretary Justin Aleer De-mayen observes that youths target the social media as a platform to express their differences, Radio Bakhita reports.
He attributes tensions among citizens in the country to misinformation online.
De Mayaen was speaking during a launch to counter hate speech for peace in the country.
Veronica Lucy Gordon, Chairperson of Association for Media Women in South Sudan urges NGOs to train reporters to tackle hate speech.
Last year, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that rising ethnic expression, hate speech and incitement of violence against certain ethnic groups in South Sudan is high.