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Ateny Wek: Bokosoro arrest is a matter of national security

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Former South Sudanese Governor of Western Equatoria Bokosoro has been in prison without charges laid or a court appearance. The reason for his arrest has not been publicly disclosed and no one knew where he was being held until now. In an interview with South Sudanese Presidential spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny, we asked him if he could explain why Bokosoro has not appeared in court. Ateny said that the arrest of the former Governor is a matter of national security but failed to disclose charges. Here is the interview


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Former South Sudanese Governor of Western Equatoria Bokosoro has been in prison without charges laid or a court appearance. The reason for his arrest has not been publicly disclosed and no one knew where he was being held until now. In an interview with South Sudanese Presidential spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny, we asked him if he could explain why Bokosoro has not appeared in court. Ateny said that the arrest of the former Governor is a matter of national security but failed to disclose charges. Here is the interview



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