The UNMISS head of field office in Imotong state is strongly warning media houses to stay away from using provocative languages and negative rumors which she says is the reason for continuous conflict in South Sudan
Mary Cummins urges South Sudanese to have access to fair information that helps build accurate decision. Emmanuel Radio reports.
She tells citizens to express themselves freely for peace to prevail in the country
Lack of information can at any stage of a conflict makes people desperate, restless and easy to manipulate, Cummins adds.
Cummins says media stands for freedom of speech calling on media houses to promote efficient and independent access to peace and democracy.
She describes media as a fundamental element of human rights
Cummins calls for cooperation between journalists, civil society members, government officials and arm forces to help mitigate conflict
She says for South Sudan to flourish and have durable peace, commitment towards speaking words of peace and broadcasting them widely is crucial