Over 180 national staff of MTN South Sudan have petition the company calling for better working environment and treatment.

The national employees asked for salary increment following the devaluation of the pound against the US dollar.

They say five of their leaders have been suspended over the petition.

“This occurred because there was a HR meeting that was held for the national staff to raise issues affecting them. It was named an update meeting, for all demands of the staff, to have their salary adjusted according to the current economic situation,” said one off the staff who preferred anonymity, in an interview with Eye Radio.

He said they are also demanding restricted access to employment for foreigners into the job market.

“The national should be employed more because there is more foreigners as staff, for the role the nationals can carry out. Other things including the allowances that include airtime, housing and transport, also need to be adjusted so that the working environment will be favorable,” he said.

“We urge the leadership of MTN to take an action have to resolve the issue amicably, because the situation is not favoring us in the current situation,” said another employee.

The management of MTN is yet to comment on the matter.