Western Lakes’ authorities urge media practitioners to report accurately on issues happening in the country.
Paul Madit Maluec, Director-General in the Ministry of Information, says wrong coverage can be very dangerous because it damages the community, Radio Good News reports.
He asks journalists to be a neutral body that is not involved in politics.
John Malith Rual of the Board of Directors in Journalists Association, advises reporters to have good characters to be effective in creating peace in the region.
Deputy Governor Lois Agum Ruben encourages journalists to put into practice what they learned in the training to avoid getting into troubles.
The speakers made the remarks on Monday during the closing ceremony of Lakes States’ Journalists Association training in Rumbek.