The opposition People’s Liberal Party has called on the government to review its decision to shut down two newspapers and the office of a media organization.

The Citizen English daily, Al-ray Arabic newspapers, and the media organization, Free Voice, were closed on Monday over unclear reasons.

The Editor in Chief of the Citizen, Nhial Bol, says his paper might have been shut down for publishing an article supporting the Compromise Agreement.

The chairperson of the PLP, Peter Mayen, says the move is a restriction on the freedom of expression.

“It’s absolutely unacceptable and the government must revise that decision because it is a violation not only to freedom of expression but also violation to what citizen’s right,” Mr Mayen said.

Mr. Peter said the government should also accept difference of opinion among South Sudanese.

“The closure of the newspaper [is] a very unrealistic decision taken by the government because if you oppress the freedom of speech, we totally believe that this country can never move forward.”