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South Sudan has blocked access to social media platforms for up to 90 days in response to violent protests, prompting criticism from the Committee to Protect Journalists. Journalists are resorting …
South Sudan Government Blocks Social Media Access Amid Civil Unrest Read More
South Sudan has banned social media for 30 to 90 days, citing unrest and the spread of violent footage. This decision has raised concerns among journalists about their ability to …
South Sudan Imposes Social Media Ban Amid Growing Unrest Read More
On January 22, 2025, South Sudan’s government imposed a 30-day social media ban following a massacre. This action, criticized as a severe infringement on civil liberties, stifles public discourse and …
Social Media Ban: A Regressive Step Against Democracy in South Sudan Read More
South Sudan has suspended social media for 30 days due to riots following violent incidents involving South Sudanese nationals in Sudan. The ban targets platforms like Facebook and TikTok, affecting …
South Sudan Enacts 30-Day Social Media Suspension Amidst Rising Violence Read More
South Sudan has implemented a 30-day social media ban, starting January 23, due to concerns over graphic violence depicted in content from Sudan. This measure aims to protect its citizens …
South Sudan Imposes Social Media Ban Amid Concerns Over Graphic Violence Read More
South Sudan’s government has imposed a temporary 30-day ban on social media to curb the dissemination of violent content related to current conflicts. The National Communications Authority justified the decision …
South Sudan Enacts Temporary Social Media Ban Amid Violence Concerns Read More
South Sudan has declared a nationwide curfew from 6 PM to 6 AM following protests against Sudanese businesses in Juba. Police chief General Abraham Manyuat assured public safety and order …
South Sudan Authorities Imposed Nationwide Curfew Amid Protests Read More
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian rights activist, was kidnapped in Nairobi, allegedly by Tanzanian security agents, but was later released. Her ordeal underscores the troubling trend of transnational repression in …
Maria Sarungi Tsehai: A Victim of Political Repression and Abduction in Kenya Read More
The Congolese government has banned Al Jazeera following its interview with M23 rebel leader Bertrand Bisimwa, which criticized government actions. The Justice Minister threatened journalists covering the M23 with death …
Congo Bans Al Jazeera Following Controversial Interview with M23 Leader Read More
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the killing of Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam by the Rapid Support Forces, calling it a “heinous” act and urging action against violence towards journalists …
International Federation of Journalists Condemns Killing of Hanan Adam Read More