Six members of the SPLM-IO party were arrested through the orders of Koch County commissioner, creating tensions between the county leadership and the SPLM-IO.
Occurred in South Sudan on Sept. 20, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.
Reported by Gai John via SMS on Sept. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Also heard by 1 other(s)
Reported by Gai John via SMS on Sept. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Also heard by 1 other(s)
# Fear
# politcal tensions
# political detentions
This report is Under investigation
and is of
High Priority.
Here is why -
The arrest of SPLMIO party members in this area of Unity state which was a major flash point during the recent South Sudanese Civil War is a major concern as such an action could spark conflict as SPLMIO could retaliate.
Resolution added by - Christopher Tuckwood