Journalists need to access accurate information in order to avoid rumours on certain political issues.
This is the view that Maria Frauenrath, Deutche Welle Radio training manager, shared with journalists during the closure of a seven-day training on reporting skills in Wau.Ms Frauenrath remarked that politicians and journalists need to come into common understanding in giving out information.
She asserted that as journalists stick on the facts and accuracy, politicians have to allow them to access information to reach the public.
The trainer said journalists face hurdles in deciding the kind of information to give out and this can only be made easy if politicians understand correctly the role of the media.
Ms Frauenrath advised journalists to collect different opinions and put out accurate information in order to avoid spreading rumours.
She added that exposing correct information can help rectify false information from unreliable sources and will help calm tensions within the community.
The seven-day workshop drew participants from Warrap, Northern Bahr El-Ghazal, and Western Bahr El-Ghazal media outlets.