The two-day South Sudan national conference that concluded on Tuesday resolved to continue advocating for safety of journalists and promotion of freedom of expression by conducting regular dialogue, panel discussions and debates.
It calls for the establishment of a monthly panel debate in Juba between the media sector, government, national security, civil society and all other stakeholders on topics that address key areas of concern to achieve the dialogue.
The conference urges AMDISS and UJOSS to continue holding regular dialogue between government, national security top organs, civil society and work closely with the specialized Committee of Information, Telecommunications and Culture in the National Legislative Assembly.
It supports media development and fast-track implementation of the three Media Laws, calling on media associations and stakeholders to engage the government in finding solutions to implementation of the laws.
The conference tasks AMDISS, UJOSS, National Editors Forum and Association of Media Women in South Sudan or AMWISS to form a committee to mobilize resources for the implementation of the media laws.
It resolves to hold a similar conference in 2016 and carry out activities marking the World Press Freedom Day in other states.