Richard Mogga, New Times Editor Picked Up By Security Forces in Juba

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The editor of the New Times, South Sudan Leading Independent Newspaper has been picked up by people claiming to belong the Police and we have not heard anything from him and his whereabouts are still unknown. His phone line is off. Please do whatever you can do to find out about him. A country where journalists can disappear into police custody without charges is not the South Sudan we all deserve. Please let us tell our leaders not to allow our young and beloved country taint its good name with such actions…Source: Jok Madut’s Facebook page

Update: The New Times editor, Richard Mogga, is reported to have been released without charges. Thank you for your great concern and support for freedom of the press and of expression in the republic of South Sudan. PaanLuel Wel.

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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