Misinformation Disinformation
As South Sudan gears up for its first democratic elections since gaining independence, the role of the media in providing credible and reliable information is more critical than ever. To address this need, Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) has launched an essential fact-check training program for editors in the capital, Juba, aimed at combating misinformation,
At a glance Key messages Misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech are areas of interest in South Sudan due to the communal violence that is exacerbated by their widespread dissemination. This dissemination is expected to increase due to upcoming general elections in December this year. During the program launch, participants were excited that JHR returned to
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