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South Sudan marks World Press Freedom Day amidst crackdown

South Sudan journalists and international delegates in a group picture marking the World Press Freedom Day at the Juba Grand Hotel on May 3, 2017. JOSEPH ODUHA | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

South Sudan Wednesday celebrated the World Press Freedom Day despite the increasing harassment and killing of journalists.

The celebrations were held at the Juba Grand Hotel in the capital.

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