Top FM 89.7, a community radio station in Juba Town Hai Sujun, received a donation of three press jackets from the Union of Journalists in South Sudan (UJOSS).
These press Jackets will be used by reporters in community radio station for identification.
Top FM radio is very grateful to UJOSS for the donation of press jackets. These jackets will create more visibility for staffs.
The donation was received by Top FM station manager John wulu Deng.
Top FM 89.7 has today distributed radio sets to some of its loyal listeners who successfully answered questions presented by the station’s presenters during recent programs.
Among the beneficiaries is Justin, a dedicated listener from Hai Gabat, who received his radio today. Justin expressed appreciation to Top FM 89.7 for the initiative, noting that the radio will help him stay informed and connected to the station’s programs.
The radio sets were provided as support to Top FM 89.7 by the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS). The initiative aims to strengthen community access to information and promote active listener engagement through radio broadcasting.
Top FM 89.7 continues to appreciate its listeners for their support and participation and remains committed to serving the community with informative and engaging content.
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have reiterated the country’s neutrality in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, while tightening security around the vital Heglig oil fields amid rising tensions along the border.
Lieutenant General Johnson Olony, the SSPDF Chief Assistant for Mobilization and Disarmament, said South Sudan will not take sides in the Sudanese war but remains committed to safeguarding its territorial integrity and key national assets. He stated that forces have been placed on high alert to prevent any incursions or instability spilling over from the conflict.
Gen. Olony further revealed that SSPDF troops have officially disarmed members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) who crossed into South Sudanese territory. He said the SAF personnel will be hosted on humanitarian grounds and relocated to safer areas within the country while awaiting conditions that allow for their eventual return to Sudan.
Meanwhile, SSPDF Chief of Staff, Gen. Dr. Paul Nang, is currently in Ruweng Administrative Area overseeing security operations and the handling of SAF soldiers who entered the region.
Authorities say these measures are aimed at ensuring stability along the tense border zone while maintaining South Sudan’s neutral stance in the neighboring conflict.
Juba, South Sudan | December 11, 2025
A fire broke out early Thursday morning at around 3:00 AM in Jebel, opposite the Bank of South Sudan near Kakuma Market, destroying several makeshift shops.
No injuries have been reported, but multiple properties were lost in the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and assessments are ongoing.
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After nearly eight months of enforced silence, one of South Sudan’s most trusted journalists has resurfaced, signaling a powerful comeback in the fight for free speech and accountability. In a statement shared today, he assured compatriots that he is well and alive, emphasizing that even restricted access to this platform is a sign that “prayers for those who stand for humanity are beginning to bear fruit.”
He urged continued support as his legal battle approaches its final stage and promised to return fully active in the coming days with his signature exposés and critiques of the “foolish, tyrannical, and concubine-guided” Juba regime.
Quoting Martin Luther King Jr., he reminded his audience: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” He expressed solidarity with families of those facing political persecution, affirming that “the misuse of the law for political repression is gradually losing its grip.”
He concluded by calling on all sources to remain engaged and ready for a debrief on the next chapter of his work. This marks a significant moment for journalism and advocacy in South Sudan, as one of its most fearless voices re-emerges.
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Many people are unaware of their digital rights, putting them at risk of cybercrime, data breaches, and other violations of their rights.
South Sudan relies on constitutional provisions and international human rights frameworks to safeguard individuals’ online privacy.
The Transitional Constitution of South Sudan (2011) recognizes the right to privacy as a fundamental human right.
Due to the lack of specific legislation, matters concerning online personal information are frequently managed through general constitutional interpretations and international human rights standards.
Keji Jenifer, a Juba resident, says the country lacks a legal framework to safeguard citizens’ rights to privacy and data protection.
“I must say that most South Sudanese are not aware of most of their rights, not only the right to privacy and protection. But our constitution is very clear on that. And this has been witnessed with several violations that we have witnessed over the years since our independence.”
Keji says the lack of a legal framework resulted in security organs seizing devices of individuals without adhering to established procedures, thus infringing on their rights to privacy.
“You will see now the court cases of the suspended first vice president, and the other accused, and their gadgets were confiscated without prior procedures. And that infringes their privacy rights. Before you use somebody’s digital gadgets or anything that comes to the person, you need to follow the legal procedure. And that can only be ordered by a public prosecutor or an order issued by a court.”
Tito Awen, a resident of Juba, emphasized the need to improve public awareness and implement digital privacy laws.
“So personally, the way I have been monitoring South Sudanese right away from political class and ordinary South Sudanese, I believe this is an area that needs a lot of awareness. Like the recent bill on cyber security. To me, I was thinking that public awareness would have been very important because some people may not know which one is supposed to be there and which one is not supposed to be there.”
Thon Dhiei Ngor emphasizes the need for enhanced protections to ensure digital rights on the internet.
“The first thing should be the law that governs the data and privacy. Because everybody is supposed to be bound by those laws. If you are a government, if you are a private individual, you are governed by that right, by that law. But now you find out that that privacy is violated every time by government agencies.”
Emmanuel Bida, a digital expert and program manager at the Excellence Foundation, says that they are advocating for data protection laws to safeguard the personal data of online users in South Sudan.
“Data protection is still, because South Sudan does not have data protection laws in place at the moment. But then when we talk about the right to privacy, the right to privacy is somehow protected when it comes to the constitution of South Sudan.”
In October, digital security experts finalized drafting the country’s first Data Protection Policy Bill.
When passed, the bill will establish the Data Protection Commission, mandated to safeguard the personal data of South Sudanese online users.
The digital security bill’s development is facilitated by Koneta Initiative and Paradigm Initiative, in collaboration with the National Communication Authority and civil society organizations.
This story is reported with a grant from Journalists for Human Rights under the Tackling Mis/Disinformation Project, funded by the Peace and Stabilization Program of the Government of Canada.
