Human rights organization Amnesty International is calling for the release of ousted governor of Wau State Elias Way Nyipuoc who has remained in detention in South Sudan’s capital Juba without charge or trial.
The rights group said in a statement seen by Radio Tamazuj today that Elias Waya Nyipuoc should either be charged with a recognised offence and presented before a competent court or immediately released.
It further called for bringing an end to arbitrary arrests and detentions by the South Sudan military and initiate prompt, effective and impartial investigations into military detention practices.
The right group urged the relevant authorities to ensure Elias Waya Nyipuoch has access to a lawyer.
Elias Waya, former governor of Wau state, was summoned to Juba by President Salva Kiir on 23 June 2016 and was relieved of his position as governor the following day.
According Amnesty International, Elias was arrested by military police on 26 June 2016 and detained at Giyada Military barracks. He was then transferred to Bilpam military headquarters on 21 October 2016.
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