David Shearer Speaks to Press at Launch of Report on Freedom of Expression in South Sudan

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, speaks to the local press at the launch of the Freedom of expression essential for peace in South Sudan – UN report. 

The report warns that undue restrictions on freedom of expression are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking the space for debate and dissent” in the conflict-affected country, while hate speech also continues to cause mistrust, fear and violence.

Details of the report here.