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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>A decision by authorities in Aweil West County to forcibly shave young men with dreadlocks or long hair has sparked controversy and raised concerns about cultural rights and personal freedoms.<\/p>\n

County Commissioner Garang Peter Maduok stated in an interview with Sudans Post on Friday that authorities rounded up 50 young men during Wednesday\u2019s market day in Nyamlel, the county headquarters.<\/p>\n

He justified the action by claiming that dreadlocks and long hair are \u201cuncultured\u201d and associated with Western influences and potential criminal behavior.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new development seen in young boys keeping dreadlock and plait them is uncalled for and as a matter-of-fact people should avoid swaying away from the way they were created by God,\u201d Maduok declared.<\/p>\n

He further expressed disapproval of boys wearing nose rings and \u201cstylishly\u201d torn clothing, announcing a ban on such attire as well.<\/p>\n

The move has drawn criticism from some young men, who see it as an overreach of authority and an infringement on their right to personal expression and cultural choice.<\/p>\n

One young man, speaking on condition of anonymity, questioned the reasoning behind the forced hair removal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know why these people are using their power as those in high positions to intimidate people,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur culture is not eroded, it is part of civilization, and anyone has a choice to dress or adopt any culture he wants so long as it is not destructive to one\u2019s way of life,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The controversy comes on the heels of a similar ban on night movement imposed last week in Aweil South County, citing concerns about youth activities at night.<\/p>\n

These incidents raise questions about the balance between upholding cultural values and respecting individual freedoms in South Sudan.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. A decision by authorities in Aweil West County to forcibly shave young men with dreadlocks or long hair has sparked controversy and raised concerns about cultural rights and personal freedoms. 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