JUBA, Sudan (Reuters) - Nine journalists working for state-run media have been detained for nearly a week because they did not cover the inauguration of Salva Kiir, president of Sudan's semi-autonomous south, a media activist and a government source said on Thursday.
The journalists at the State Southern Sudan Television and a sister radio station had been on strike over pay when the Kiir ceremony took place on May 21, said David de Dau, who runs the Agency for Independent Media in south Sudan.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!