7 arrested in Parieng after protest in search of to take away Ruweng chief administrator – Sudans Post

RUWENG – Local authorities within the Ruweng Administrative Area have arrested seven folks in reference to a protest held in Parieng city on Monday, the place demonstrators referred to as for the removing of the chief administrator.

Speaking to Sudans Post on Tuesday, Ruweng info minister Simon Chol confirmed the arrests and mentioned the demonstration concerned 14 folks.

“The seven people arrested are part of 14 protesters who yesterday demanded the removal of the chief administrator,” Chol mentioned, including that the protest was not consultant of all residents within the administrative space.

Chol alleged that a few of the protesters have been influenced by political actors in Juba in search of the chief administrator’s place.

“Those protesters will be investigated by the government to determine their motives. I believe they will reveal the involvement of political figures in Juba who supported yesterday’s protest,” Chol mentioned.

He additionally said that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining seven protesters, who’re reportedly in hiding.

The demonstration, described as peaceable, marked rising dissatisfaction amongst some residents with the native management.

However, authorities insist the protest lacked widespread help throughout Ruweng.