Media needs to disseminate peace messages more than before, says minister

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The role of media is important now than before because after the signed revitalized peace agreement, media should disseminate the information to communities, says Jonglei State Minister of Information.
 
Atong Kuol says media is the bridge between the government and the community to spread the information in various local languages.
 
Journalists should not ignore the knowledge gained from any training, but have practice it, he advises.
 
South Sudan media houses can develop according to the available sources, Kuol encourages journalists.
 
Laura Bain, Journalists for Human Rights team leader in South Sudan, advises journalists and press secretaries to be part of the positive history of the young country and continue to spread the knowledge gained.
 
Sapana Abui, Director-General of Media Authority says they want to improve various media houses.
 
He cites misunderstanding that led to conflict between the government and the media outlets that developed into negative image of the country.
 
The officials spoke during the closing remarks of National Media Roadmap Training on Tuesday in Bor, Jonglei State.