The family of the detained former governor of Wau State, Elias Waya Nyipuoc, is demanding their father be released temporarily to attend his elder daughter's wedding ceremony in Juba today.

Sarah Elias Waya, who is Waya’s daughter, told Radio Tamazuj that her father has been in detention for about seven months without any investigation or charge.

She pointed out that they have submitted an appeal to the presidency and the ministry of defense to release their father to attend his elder daughter's wedding ceremoney in Juba today.

Sarah appealed on behalf of the family for the release of their father  for an hour to attend the wedding ceremony of his daughter Veronica.

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 to rights groups, 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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