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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Following his criticism of calls for South Sudan\u2019s 2024 elections, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Juba, Professor Akec, has refuted online claims of his arrest by the National Security Service (NSS).<\/p>\n

On X (formerly Twitter), Akec expressed concerns about the country\u2019s preparedness for a democratic transition, citing the lack of professionalism and political neutrality within the security forces.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn ethnically composed, politically aligned, poorly trained, and under-resourced army cannot be relied upon to be professional or politically neutral during elections,\u201d he wrote. \u201cThis country is not ripe for a democratic transition.\u201d<\/p>\n

These comments sparked social media rumors claiming Akec\u2019s arrest by the NSS, allegedly prompted by his post. Activists reported his abduction by an NSS vehicle on Monday evening.<\/p>\n

Contacted by Sudans Post, Akec strongly denied the arrest but declined to offer any motive behind the misinformation.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo you believe that I am arrested? What other evidence do you want?\u201d he retorted when questioned about the allegations. \u201cThat is not true. I cannot comment and cannot respond to rumors. All I am telling you is that it is not true. Why they are doing that, I have no idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), expressed concern about the rise of \u201cdangerous\u201d election-related fake news, potentially jeopardizing South Sudan\u2019s first democratic elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cCEPO notes a rise in fake news associated with public discussions about the fate of the looming elections,\u201d Yakani stated in an email to Sudans Post.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is dangerous, and social media users should sincerely take responsibility for distancing themselves from fake news, misinformation, and disinformation on the pathway to the conduct of the forthcoming elections in December 2024,\u201d he added.<\/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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