Akobo FM remains off Amides security concerns

On 8 April 2026-A community radio station in Jonglei state’s Akobo County has been off air since March 8, 2026, citing security concerns following the takeover of the area by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The staff had fled across the border into Ethiopia and evacuated studio equipment, fearing for their safety. The team faced intimidation, including threats of arrest and withdrawal of the station’s operating license, after refusing orders from County Commissioner James Kueth Makuach to resume broadcasting.