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President Kiir Calls For Responsible Press As Media Authority Board Takes Baton

July 3, 2026 1 min read
President Kiir Calls For Responsible Press As Media Authority Board Takes Baton

<p >President Kiir has challenged the new Media Authority Board to strengthen the country's media sector while protecting press freedom and promoting responsible journalism.<b> </b>The President delivered the message during a swearing-in ceremony of the board as well as a new Commissioner General of the National Civil Defence Service and a new member of the National Elections Commission.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>