{"id":1208,"date":"2026-11-10T07:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/?p=1208"},"modified":"2026-11-10T07:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:51:58","slug":"media-authority-records-10-hate-speech-cases-threatens-to-summon-suspects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/?p=1208","title":{"rendered":"Media Authority Records 10 Hate Speech Cases, threatens to Summon Suspects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-28.png 624w, https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-28-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/thedawn.com.ss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-28-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The managing director of Media Authority Hon. Ajou Luol Akuei addressing the journalists, \u00a0credit :Jenifer James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Jenifer James<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The South Sudan Media Authority has issued a warning that individuals suspected of spreading hate speech and divisive messages may face official summons as the country approaches the December 2026 general elections. This follows the documentation of 10 alleged cases across several states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warning was delivered by the Media Authority Managing Director, Hon. Ajou Luol Akuei, during a press conference on Monday. He expressed concern over inflammatory statements reportedly made by certain political leaders, cautioning that such rhetoric could exacerbate divisions and threaten peaceful coexistence among communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Akuei, the recorded cases include two in Jonglei State, two in Upper Nile State, three in Unity State, two in parts of Warrap State, and one in Central Equatoria State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It is very unfortunate that some political leaders are beginning to make statements that divide our communities,&#8221; he remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;He also highlighted concerns regarding comments from former government officials following their removal from office, stating that such actions could further fracture community unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We do not want these activities to occur in violation of our laws,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Akuei noted that the Authority is currently assessing the reported cases to determine whether those involved have violated the Constitution, the Media Authority Act, or the 2021 Journalists&#8217; Code of Conduct and Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He indicated that individuals identified through this verification process would be summoned to address their alleged violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;First, we will verify their identities. 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