Demonstrations against the arrest and trial of Riek Machar have occurred in Nyirol County, Jonglei State.
Occurred in South Sudan on Oct. 6, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Reported by Gai John via SMS on Oct. 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Reported by Gai John via SMS on Oct. 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
# Demonstration
# Civilian protest
This report is Confirmed true
and is of
Medium Priority.
Here is why -
A member of Jonglei State Civil Society Network confirmed to Hagiga Wahid that civilians demonstrated in Nyirol county against the arrest and trial of Riek Machar. The demonstrators demanded his release and the release of his co-acused saying that their trial is unjust and politically motivated. He confirmed that the demonstration was peaceful and no one was hurt in the process.
Resolution added by - Emily Galley