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South Sudan: Minister and general arrested in crackdown


Published on 2025-03-05 08:00:55 - MSN
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  • Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and General Doup Lam have been arrested, and Vice President Riek Machar's residence surrounded, as troops loyal to South Sudan's President Salva Kiir conduct an apparent crackdown.

The article from MSN discusses a significant political crackdown in South Sudan where Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth and Major General Gachkoth Wol were arrested. This action is part of a broader initiative by President Salva Kiir to address corruption and dissent within his administration. The arrests come amidst rising tensions and economic challenges in the country, with the government aiming to consolidate power and ensure loyalty among its ranks. The crackdown has raised concerns about the political stability and the future direction of governance in South Sudan, highlighting the ongoing power struggles and the government's efforts to maintain control.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/south-sudan-minister-and-general-arrested-in-crackdown/ar-AA1Ai2ib ]