The US State Department has criticized South Sudan’s recent report on the death of journalist Christopher Allen, stating that it fails to comprehensively address the circumstances leading to his death or the disrespectful treatment of his remains.
Allen, a dual US and UK citizen, was shot and killed while covering the conflict in South Sudan on August 26, 2017. Last month, the South Sudanese government announced the results of its investigation into his death, attributing it to crossfire during the civil war in Kaya, near the Ugandan border.
However, the US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, called for a credible investigation into Allen’s death and urged the transitional government to demonstrate a commitment to accountability.
South Sudan maintains its denial of involvement in Allen’s death. Currently, the country ranks 118th out of 180 countries on the 2023 World Press Freedom Index by RSF.
