Update From Juba, South Sudan

Work is continuing in the Southern Sudanese capital of Juba where Integrity is helping the Association of Media Development of South Sudan (AMDISS) set up a media centre for local journalists. The past week was spent in Juba hiring new staff for the centre, including a manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations.

The centre is intended to be a useful resource for media professionals in Juba and around the country and a hub for training activities which will be conducted by AMDISS and project partners International Media Support and Norwegian People’s Aid.

AMDISS is also leading the effort to ensure media legislation guaranteeing freedom of the press is adopted by the Southern Sudanese government before independence in July