NPC South Sudan Calls on Authorities in South Sudan to ensure freedom of expression is respected

Ochaya James Philip, Executive Director of National Press Club South Sudan, speaking on Monday ahead of World Press Freedom Day in Juba.

JUBA, 3^rd May, the executive director of National Press Club South Sudan, Mr. Ochaya James, on Monday has urged the authorities in the country to ensure freedom of expression is respected. Mr. Ochaya made the call during the world press freedom Day in Juba.

“We call on the government and all other authorities to ensure freedom of expression is respected in every part of the society”, Ochaya James Philip, Executive Director of National Press Club South Sudan, speaking on Monday ahead of World Press Freedom Day in Juba.

The World Press Freedom day 2021, kicked off in South Sudan today with a series of webinar discussions under the theme “Information As A Public Good”. The event was attended by media stakeholders and partners in South Sudan.

The panelists will discuss three main topics on, Understanding Information as Public Good, Media Independence and sustainability and Legal and Policy overview. NPC South Sudan is happy to be part of this year’s event.

The stage is ready for the ONLINE “Celebration” World Press Freedom Day at AMDISS office