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Author: The ClarityDesk
Date: March 2, 2026
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FACT-CHECK: South Sudan didn’t reject a call for dialogue during the AU-C5 session

Written by Gabriel Garang Garang South Sudan didn’t reject a call for dialogue during the AU-C5 session A viral post on Facebook (archived), claiming that the government of South Sudan, through cabinet affairs minister Martin Elia Lomuro, has rejected a call for dialogue with suspended First Vice President Riek Machar Teny at the 39th Summit of the […]
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Author: Emmanuel Bida
Date: February 23, 2026
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FACT-CHECK: These images aren’t of rebels smuggling weapons in a coffin in South Sudan

A widely shared claim posted on Facebook alleging that South Sudanese intelligence confiscated coffins used by opposition rebel groups to smuggle weapons is false. The original post states, “Breaking: Intelligence uncovers use of coffins to smuggle weapons in South Sudan. The rebels are smuggling weapons like this.” The claims were also posted here and here.  […]
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Author: The ClarityDesk
Date: February 18, 2026
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Why there is no single device that can “track hate speech” online in South Sudan

South Sudan’s government recently announced that it has acquired a device to track online hate speech and incitement, and that it can identify users spreading harmful content. “The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek, Ateny, has announced that the government has acquired a device capable of identifying individuals who use social media platforms […]
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