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South Sudan Blocks Social Media Over Sudan Violence Videos
South Sudan Blocks Social Media Over Sudan Violence Videos
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Earlier, the Sudanese army and its allies allegedly killed South Sudanese citizens in Wad Madani during the recent recapture of the city from the rebel Rapid... 23.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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South Sudan will block social media access for at least 30 days following deadly riots sparked by videos of alleged killings in Sudan's El Gezira state.Mobile operators MTN South Sudan and Zain will block social media platforms for a maximum of 90 days, the companies stated on Wednesday.Triggered by accusations of Sudanese military killings, riots in South Sudan resulted in at least 16 Sudanese deaths last week. Youths looted and vandalized Sudanese-owned businesses in several cities, while security forces worked to relocate Sudanese residents.The Sudanese army condemned these "individual violations" against civilians, and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir urged citizens not to target Sudanese traders and refugees.
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South Sudan Blocks Social Media Over Sudan Violence Videos
12:10 23.01.2025 (Updated: 12:19 23.01.2025) Ekaterina Shilova
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Earlier, the Sudanese army and its allies allegedly killed South Sudanese citizens in Wad Madani during the recent recapture of the city from the rebel Rapid Support Forces. The Sudanese army, while condemning the attacks on victims accused of supporting the RSF, described them as "individual violations."
South Sudan will block social media access for at least 30 days following deadly riots sparked by videos of alleged killings in
Sudan's El Gezira state.
Mobile operators MTN South Sudan and Zain will block
social media platforms for a maximum of 90 days, the companies stated on Wednesday.
Triggered by accusations of Sudanese military killings, riots in South Sudan resulted in at least 16 Sudanese deaths last week. Youths looted and vandalized Sudanese-owned businesses in several cities, while
security forces worked to relocate Sudanese residents.
The Sudanese army condemned these "individual violations" against civilians, and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir urged citizens not to target Sudanese traders and refugees.
