{"id":49627,"date":"2023-12-19T08:45:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T08:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/south-sudan-holiday-deployment-tarnished-by-police-misconduct"},"modified":"2023-12-19T08:56:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T08:56:26","slug":"south-sudan-holiday-deployment-tarnished-by-police-misconduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/south-sudan-holiday-deployment-tarnished-by-police-misconduct","title":{"rendered":"South Sudan holiday deployment tarnished by police misconduct"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The festive season in South Sudan is facing a shadow of intimidation and harassment, with reports of police misconduct marring the security deployment.<\/p>\n

Citizens in Juba, including those in markets, public transport, and even churches, have voiced complaints of house break-ins and harassment on December 17.<\/p>\n

Police Deputy Spokesman, Gen. James Dak, acknowledged the issue in an interview with Sudans Post.<\/p>\n

He stressed the need for a thorough investigation and immediate action, calling the misconduct a \u201csignificant problem\u201d violating police regulations and the law.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve received numerous complaints, and it is imperative to escalate this to the executive level for immediate action,\u201d Dak stated, emphasizing that unauthorized searches and intimidation are unacceptable.<\/p>\n

John, a victim of the misconduct, shared his experience of armed soldiers entering his home and traumatizing his children.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, soldiers entered our house. My children were terrified… They respond only when questioned, and one of their responses was, \u2018I\u2019m scared, Dad.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Joseph Konen, another resident, expressed concerns about the approach, urging security forces to maintain ethical conduct and build trust with the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy peace of mind is disrupted, and I am troubled by the situation. I initially welcomed the deployment, hoping for peace, but what I\u2019ve observed is different.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), echoed these concerns and called for the Inspector General of Police to intervene and ensure discipline among deployed forces.<\/p>\n

The prominent activist highlighted numerous reports of harassment and even looting by officers, urging immediate action to prevent further incidents.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the past two days, we\u2019ve witnessed uniform personnel checking bicycles and houses. We\u2019ve received over a hundred calls… reporting feeling harassed, intimidated, and even looted,\u201d he told Sudans Post on Monday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese procedures are being abused. Unauthorized searches of someone\u2019s house in their absence are unacceptable. Permission and consent from the owner must be obtained before conducting any searches,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The South Sudanese police force faces a critical challenge in addressing these allegations and restoring public trust during the festive season.<\/p>\n

South Sudan\u2019s festive seasons always bring blend of excitement and concern.<\/p>\n

While Christmas and New Year festivities promise joy and unity, the country consistently mobilizes security forces to curtail potential crimes associated with the celebrations.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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