South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan's El Gezira state triggered riots and deadly revenge attacks.

South Sudanese authorities have ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan.

The country's telecommunications regulator, the National Communication Authority (NCA), ordered a social media shutdown for up to three months, effective Wednesday night.

South Sudan has ordered a temporary ban on social media for 30 days due to violence against its nationals in Sudan, aiming to protect public safety.