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Steve Topua, Data Analyst
Steve Topua has been in #defyhatenow since March 2020. His roles include data analysis and training. He is involved in data analysis work (data collection, analysis and visualization). He has been involved in training fellows/participants in several Fellowships done by #defyhatenow, including DataSpeaksFellowship, where he was the lead trainer, and the EFFiSS Fellowship. He has […]
Mar 30, 20221 min read
George Hakim, Fact-checker and Media Monitor
George Hakim Egily is a South Sudanese journalist, filmmaker and social media activist. Hakim is interested in local, national, and international politics, as well as conflict resolution dialogue, as a result of his experience working with the world’s leading media companies such as National Geographic, Sky News, Reuters, and Al Jazeera. He possesses expertise in […]
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Beatrice Amude, Fact-checker and Media Monitor
Beatrice Amude Paulino is a Fact-Checker at 211 Check, #defyhatenow South Sudan. She is a working journalist and a member of the South Sudanese Female Journalist Network (FJN). Beatrice is creative, has research abilities, is adaptable and eager to learn, and has excellent communication skills. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from […]
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Emmanuel Bida, Associate Editor
Emmanuel Bida Thomas is a Project Coordinator at 211 Check, a fact-checking and information verification platform (flagship project of) #defyhatenow South Sudan. Bida also manages his personal Bida News Blog, a site about current affairs, fact-checks and media literacy. He previously served as a news reporter and editor for Equator Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), and helped […]
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Marina Modi, Managing Editor
Marina is a social impact enthusiast, development advocacy journalist and a feminist. A believer in youth empowerment through exposure and availing resources that support ideation, transformation, peace-building and gender equality in all spheres. Previously, she worked as a broadcast journalist, public relations officer, communication strategist and project manager for several local NGOs in South Sudan. […]
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Nelson Kwaje, Chief Editor
Nelson has been leading #defyhatenow’s Digital Media and Training teams since 2017. In this role, he supervises and controls all the 211 Check Desk and decides and implements the editorial policy and looks after its execution in consultation with the Managing and Associate Editors. Nelson Kwaje is actively involved in the planning and growth of […]
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Fact-check: Was this a thief on a street light in Juba? No.
The photo allegedly of a thief on a street light pole avoiding beating in Juba is FALSE. The image is from March 2019 in Kenya.
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Fact-check: This photo shows a car bombing scene in Kabul, Afghanistan, not a fire outbreak in Juba
The photo shared on Facebook claiming that there was a fire outbreak in Juba last night is FALSE. The photo shows the scene of an incident in Kabul, Afghanistan in July 2019.
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Business Insider Africa estimates South Sudan’s debt-to-gross domestic product ratio at 64.4%
Business Insider Africa has listed South Sudan among twenty countries with the highest debt-to-gross domestic product ratio in the continent.
It says South Sudan has a debt-to-GDP ratio of 64.4% as of 2022.
Mar 25, 20222 min read
Data Story: 6.39% drop in the number of students registered for the certificate of secondary education examinations this year
34,362 candidates registered for the CSE exams in the academic year 2020/21, with 22,724 males and 11,638 females. This year, 32,167 candidates registered, with 21,799 males and 10,368 females.
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Fact-check: Has the SPLM-IO been dissolved as claimed? No.
A press release allegedly from First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny released on Sunday, 06 March 2022 claiming that the SPLM-IO party has been dissolved is False. His press secretary Puok Both says the information is false and fabricated. By 211 Check Desk According to a press release allegedly from First Vice President Dr. […]
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Scam Alert: Fake Facebook Accounts
The Facebook accounts Awow Daniel Chaung and Josephine Napwon Cosmos asking random Messenger users to wire them money are imposters.
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Fact-Check: This picture is not of a Yei girl married to a Whiteman.
211 Check investigated a photo purportedly of a Yei girl married to a white man and discovered it to be FALSE. Korra Obidi is a Nigerian dancer who recently gave birth to her second child. She is not a Yei South Sudanese.
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Data Story: South Sudan Returnee figures, state and county levels 2021
By Oriba Douglas A returnee is someone who was displaced from their habitual residence either within South Sudan or abroad, who has since returned to their habitual residence. According to Round 11 of IOM’s DTM baseline assessment, Wau County had the highest returnee individuals at 171,394 and also the highest household returnees at 40,541 households. […]
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Fact-check: @BSS_Original is the authentic Twitter Account for the Bank of South Sudan
The authentic Twitter account for the Bank of South Sudan is @BSS_Original. Therefore, any information published in other accounts bearing its name should be ignored.
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Fact-check: Did Putin ask President Kiir to apologise?
211 Check findings show that the viral videos are fake and digitally altered. They are satirical content intended for comedy.
Mar 2, 20222 min read
Explainer: Beware of fake content that exploits emotions and clouds rational thought
Content that shocks or horrifies or makes us feel anxious or fearful is often used by disinformers. This week we show how our emotional responses are used to cloud rational thought and how disinformation can entrench stereotypes.
Feb 27, 20222 min read
Fact-check: Is David Uri Ben Uziel a South Sudanese army General? No.
David Ben Uziel is an Israeli army general, not South Sudanese. He came to the then Southern Sudan to help train the Anya-Naya guerilla movement.
Feb 26, 20222 min read
Fact-check: The Ministry of Finance and Planning is NOT giving out 3 million USD grants to businesses.
A media official at the Ministry of Finance and Planning says the Facebook page running the advert is fake. According to him, updates from the ministry are shared on the minister’s social media accounts at the moment.
Feb 26, 20222 min read
Fact-check: Is there a new way of using Facebook and WhatsApp for free? No.
The only Free Facebook that allows you to text is offered by MTN South Sudan. You don’t need to give anyone your login credentials such as phone number, email or password to use Facebook for free on MTN.
Feb 26, 20224 min read
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Explainer: South Sudan’s debt burden and sovereign vulnerability
The combined total of these enforceable judgments, exceeding $1.65 billion, poses an immediate threat to the nation’s liquid assets and oil export streams.
Nov 5, 20251 min read
Fact-check: Yes, the 2018 revitalised agreement allocates positions to its signatories.
All positions at the executive were allocated according to the revitalised agreement under power-sharing arrangements, both at the national and state levels including the legislatures.
Oct 17, 20253 min read
Fact Check: No, Riek Machar has not been hanged, but is currently on trial.
The claim on social media that Dr. Riek Machar has been hanged for “crimes now we are free of all nonsense in South Sudan” is false and misleading
Oct 14, 20252 min read
Fact-check: No, this video is not showing the SSPDF violent attack in Wau.
There are no credible local media reports about the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) bombardment or attack in Wau today or recently.
Oct 14, 20252 min read
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If you believe that 211 Check is violating the IFCN Code of Principles, you can report this through the complaints page on the IFCN site.
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