Gier Chuang Aluong:'My bodyguard was killed and I was violently arrested’

Gier Chuang Aluong served in many positions as a Minister in South Sudan's government since 2005. After the conflict broke out in Juba on 15/12/2013, Gier was among the political leaders arrested and accused of taking part in the alleged coup attempt. Here is how Gier narrated the story of the arrest.

Former Minister Gier Chuang Aluong

In 2013; Gier was arrested with the accusation that he participated in the alleged coup attempt which sparked the worse violence in the history of a new country and claimed thousands of lives. Gier denied the role and rejected the Government assertions but acknowledged his political opinion on the country issues.