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Nhial Bol reads reports about the killing of freelancer Peter Julius Moi. Many journalists in South Sudan say they are being more cautious since Moi's death. (AFP/Samir Bol)

Shooting of freelance reporter increases fear for South Sudan’s press

Freelance journalist Peter Julius Moi used to ride a motorbike without wearing a helmet, despite warnings from one of his colleagues to be more careful. Moi would just shrug off those concerns, saying that as a South Sudanese journalist “risk was simply part of life.” Last month, the reporter was shot dead as he walked…

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South Sudanese President Salva Kiir threatens to kill journalists

Nairobi, August 17, 2015–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns statements made by South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Sunday in which he threatened to kill journalists for reporting “against the country.” Kiir made the statement at the airport in the capital, Juba, before flying to Addis Ababa to attend peace talks with former Vice President…

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Nhial Bol, the editor-in-chief of The Citizen, stands in front of the daily's offices. The newspaper has been ordered to stop printing until further notice. (CPJ)

South Sudanese authorities silence three media outlets

Nairobi, August 5, 2015–Authorities in South Sudan have shut down three independent media outlets in the past five days, according to news reports and the outlets’ editors. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the closures, which come as international mediators seek to arrive at a peace deal between the government and the armed opposition following…

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