In a press release on Friday, the Union of Journalists of South Sudan mentioned the 2 remaining journalists had been freed. Not one of the journalists have been charged.
The union “will proceed to interact with all stakeholders within the nation to make sure journalists work in a free and secure setting,” the journalists’ group mentioned.
The South Sudan Broadcasting Company footage aired in December and was extensively shared on-line. It confirmed the 71-year-old Kiir standing throughout the nationwide anthem after which wanting down at what seemed to be a spreading stain, earlier than the digital camera turned away.
One of many launched journalists, Garang John, in a Fb submit mentioned his well being had been “completely compromised” by the 60 days of confinement.
“I’m fully weak and drained nevertheless it shall be nicely,” he mentioned.
