Jonglei governor places minister under house arrest - Radio Tamazuj

Jonglei State Minister detained in Bor for inciting riot

In a document dated January 22, signed by Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel, he ordered for the house arrest of Minister Ruk until further notice. By Riak Chol Authorities in Jonglei State have reportedly placed Isaac Mamer Ruk, the state Minister of Land and Housing under house arrest. Ruk has been accused of instigating the recent anti-Sudan protest that led to the looting of Sudanese shops in Bor. In a document dated January 22, signed by J…

Jonglei governor places minister under house arrest - Radio Tamazuj

Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk has issued an order for the house arrest of Isaac Mamer Ruk, the state’s Minister for Land and Housing, citing his involvement in activities deemed to be “jeopardizing the peace and security of the state.” In a letter dated 22 January, and seen by Radio Tamazuj, Governor Turuk accused Ruk of playing a role in the recent unrest and violent protests that erupted following the killing of South Sudanese nati…