South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
By Ngor Arol Garang
October 31, 2011 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement for Democratic Change (SPLM-DC) on Monday called for the release of its currently under arrest.
Onyoti Adigo, the leader of the opposition party in the National Assembly on 21 October said in an interview with the South Sudanese newspaper Daily Destiny, that three officials allied to the SPLM-DC were arrested at gunpoint by government agents and driven to an undisclosed location.
He named James Okuk and Sabino Tom as among those arrested at the time, leading to speculation that Okuk was targeted due to anti-government statements he made on the internet.
“Until this moment, we have not seen any concrete evidence. No case has been filed against James Okuk. He remains under detention without being charged or taken to the court,” Adigo told The Destiny on Monday.
“I call on the government to educate and encourage all security organs including those at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to abide and respect the constitution of the Republic of South Sudan. Uphold freedom of speech as well as freedom of expression and more importantly respect for human rights,” explained Adigo.
He argued that the arrest not only contravenes the right to freedom of expression as enshrined in the Transitional Constitution of Republic of South Sudan, but also the bill of rights which gives persons under detention the right to know the cause of their arrest.
“All the procedures followed to arrest James Okuk were wrong. They know he works for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation but did not follow these procedures. They just picked him up without informing his ministry,” said Adigo.
He also claimed that there was not sufficient evidence to support the claim that the articles in question, which criticise the President of South Sudan, was written by Okuk.
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Michael Angelo
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
And why James Okuk wrote those dangerous article to the same government he works with in the first place? You cannot destroy the reputation of the government you’re part of it.
okucu pa lotinokwan
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Onyoti you are second man to be arrested,see what your uncle Omer Bashir is doing on the opposition leaders in Khartoum, you SPLM-DC should all be arrested including Lam Akot.Because your party is a trouble maker, on the tribleline leadership.James Okuk will tell you better if he is release,otherwise let him be there for more correction still.
OKUCU PA LOTINOKWAN
Dinka Dominated SPLA/M
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Okuk must be punsh no matter what you useless and lawless politicain said.
He wishing rebel victory which a mount to a crime that can carry a death penalty to him.
He must be held accountable for that serious crime of honoring rebel.
we are following him very close.
Awan Chan is focusing on this issue.
omoni jr.
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
To confused folks,aka fools.
Dr James okuk is educated and smart man in south sudan compared to alcoholic addicts chatting in Juba Buzza hotel.
Okuk james must be release without your stupid preconditions.
Okuk had never threaten or killed anyone in south sudan.
How about Peter Gatdet and yauyau David killed several civilians and spla soldiers,why dont you say something to them?
Dinka Dominated SPLA/M
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Here you start it again you son of a poor man called omoni de otrio. Okuk can be educated than your mother but he is not batter than me. do you even have idea who i am or you are just thinking that everyone on this site is doom like you and okuk? i wish i should know you otherwish you will never going to run your mouth.
Xeno
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Omoni,
Who really subscribe to Okuk’s education, when he is nothing but worthless human being who ambitions are solely controlled by his visionless kin Dr. lam Akol? Know that you can train a dog very well, but it still maintains it natural instincts of being four-leg creature. Thus, feeminded Okuk may have a doctorate degree but still is the same insane man period!
omoni jr.
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
son of a bitch call Dumbass Dominated shit,
Am Omoni Atari,this is my really name son of whore,
come down here in juba and arrest me,you are just a slave somewhere in western world in the name of “lost boys”.
First of all ,you are supposed to the first idiot behind the bars in juba now.
Dr james okuk is innocent person,you are the really one who keep changing the names all time.
mother fucker.
Shadrack Chol Buoi
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Hello Guys,
There is nothing call why Mr James has written a case against the goverment but fact remain as it is said. Do anybody knows what is happening with Somalia ‘s Gov’t? Such a thing will happen in S/Sudan ‘s Gov’t because Loss of civilian life is to be expected in any armed conflict, though regrettable. The Somalia incursion will be no different and Kenyans and Somalians alike should be
Dinka Dominated SPLA/M
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Omonio de oatario i cannot help you out here since you are such uneducated son of poor family who love to suck other people blood for their own well being.
the names Omoni Atari is not ur really names. tell me where you live in Juba so that i can pick you on the gun point.
The sex contruct between okuk and ur mum well expire soon. and u will suport SPLA/M
death to you.
Dinka Dominated SPLA/M
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Both Okuk and Omonio de otario are nothing to me but cabbage with a college education. this poor boy called himslself omonio de otrio is son of whor whom his mum remarried to okuk and support it by lam Akol the stoog soul of khartoum criminals background.
this poor boy is child of joseph Konyi of LRA. he don’t have a right to talk to the citizen of this country.
death to him. Ask okuk how is it?
Logic
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Sudan Tribune
You recently introduced some regulations and for a while negative comments were replaced by constructive ones, but it seems like we’re back to square one again.
Ban those vile individuals with nothing to say but destructive comments and tribal bias. You have their details, just delete their accounts and allow for a more mature discussion on this site.
gotutu
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
how can one tribe political party survive.
what i know for sure journalist are not for political parties. let them not shy to say sorry for inteferring with the gov,t affairs
omoni jr.
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Hahahaha,
Mr. retarded and Dumbass,
South sudan does Not belong your mother aka”juba pornostar”
S.sudan is belong all the tribes inhabit this region including my lovely and peaceful tribe on earth. am in juba right now,
am social worker in which am educating your primitives people like your types.
just check me on facebook,Omoni Atari Jr.
Dr james Okuk is a hero by displaying his really name.
omoni jr.
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Dummy dominated shit,
you are always dancing on this website as if south sudan is own by your nasty and ugly family on earth.
my question…what is the last time your mother date SPLMA officials,including the head of the state,salva mayardit???
what is the last your mother had sex with general salva Kiir??
Lost boy,am more educated like you Atheist”pagan”..
omoni jr.
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
i mean Not like you atheist,aka,pagan
Elijah B. Elkan
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Logic,
I concurred/seconded your suggestion to Sudan Tribune to remove these individuals at once. It is embarrassing to read such language so childish.
Elijah
Elijah B. Elkan
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
First of all James, you don’t bit the hand that feed you. Okuk need to be in prison for the offense betrayal of trust, and offense of attempting to overthrow the government of south Sudan. Facts, James and Lam assisted north Sudan government against the South during the war. They all must be held accountable for their reckless comments against the government.
Elijah
Elijah B. Elkan
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Mr. gotutu,
Please explain this half paragraph of yours “how can one tribe political party survive. what i know for sure journalist are not for political parties” What tribe have monopoly on the party?. Please explain your self you are confusing.
Sincerely,
Elijah
Takpiny
South Sudan opposition party renews demand for release of member
Mr Okuk was a man behind the man, i mean he is a victim of party led by Lam Akol.Yes, is true that James Okuk has done more then enough to distroyed south Sudan, but to jailed Mr Okuk a lone and leave Mr Akol to enjoy himself with government accommodation at one of the expensive hotel in Juba is unfair both men should be investigated otherwise,if Lam found not guilty,nothing to imprisoned Okuk.