The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Information is urging journalists to use the freedom of expression in the national dialogue to bring unity and develop South Sudan.
Justin Alier de Mayen assures media houses of freedom of expression when covering the national dialogue process without interference from the government.
He believes it is not possible to solve the problems facing the country without freedom of expression.
Sardar Umar Alam, UNESCO Country Director calls for safety of journalists and full right to carry out their work to experience successful peace and reconciliation in the country.
He observes intimidation of journalists and self censorship which he calls on concerned authorities to resolve them.
UNDP Country Director Kamil Kamaluddeen observes that the national dialogue has truly been inclusive and transparent.
He says freedom of expression is not restricted and it needs everybody to be heard.
The officials were talking in Juba on Thursday during a high level forum to foster freedom of expression and access to information for the national dialogue.