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Accreditation

Accreditation

The South Sudan Media Authority accredits national and foreign journalists after certifying their competencies, professional qualifications, and credibility. Meaning the SSMA assesses whether journalists have the necessary skills and knowledge to practice journalism responsibly and ethically.


The accreditation process is important for several reasons:


  1. To protect the public from misinformation and disinformation: By accrediting journalists, the SSMA helps to ensure that the public has access to accurate and reliable information.
  2. To promote professionalism and ethical standards in journalism: The accreditation process helps to ensure that journalists meet certain standards of professionalism and ethics. This includes possessing the necessary skills and knowledge to report accurately and fairly, as well as avoiding harmful content such as hate speech and misinformation.
  3. To protect the safety of journalists:  Accreditation enhances journalists' protection from harassment and intimidation. In some cases, accreditation can also help journalists to access conflict zones and other dangerous areas


To be accredited by the SSMA, journalists must submit an application that includes the following information:


  1. A copy of their professional certificate(s)
  2. A copy of their national ID or passport
  3. A letter of recommendation from their employer (if applicable)
  4. A completed accreditation form
  5. personal Application letter


The SSMA will review the application and issue an accreditation card when it is satisfied that the journalist meets all of the requirements. The accreditation card will specify the type of media organization the journalist is working for and the period of validity of the accreditation.


The SSMA suspends or revokes accreditation when a journalist breaches the Media Authority Act, 2013.


This accreditation process is important for promoting free, independent, and professional media in South Sudan. By accrediting journalists, the SSMA helps ensure that the public has access to accurate and reliable information and journalists can practice their profession safely and ethically.

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