South Sudan Says it Will Release Ugandan Journalists After 'Background Checks'

29 July 2013

Juba — South Sudan said on Monday it will release two Ugandan journalists its security services arrested for alleged illegal activities after conducting "thorough background checks".

The pair are accused of illegally working in the country without accreditation and filming near key sensitive government institutions.

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