A leading female journalist is calling for a greater protection from the police, especially in the absence of any media laws in the country. The Editor-in-Chief of SHE Magazine South Sudan is Rachel Alek Aguer. She is keen for the police to protect journalists in their work:

The Inspector General of Police General Pieng Deng told Eye Radio that the media also needs to be responsible and report a more balanced view of the country. The media bill is still in draft form in the national assembly despite the President himself calling for it to be passed by parliament.

WRITER: TETHLUACH