14/05/2026
Dhieu Mathok condemns arrest of MPs
Former Investment Minister Dhieu Mathok has criticized the arrest of two Members of Parliament, describing the move as a violation of constitutional rights and political freedoms.
This week, authorities arrested MPs, Kom Kom Geng, chairperson of the Security and Public Order Committee, and Ayii Ayii Akol, brother to Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol.
Dhieu was responding to what he described as accusations that his recent writings in social media fora were intended to incite the Aweil community against the government, dismissing the claims as incorrect.
“I would like to inform Hussein Abdelbagi, Deng Wal, and anyone else who believes that my writings are intended to instigate the Aweil community against the government that you are mistaken,” Dhieu wrote.
Reacting to the arrests, Dhieu Mathok said elected representatives should not be targeted for performing their constitutional duties.
“The real instigation against South Sudanese people comes from your decision to arrest MPs simply for exercising their constitutional rights,” he stated.
Dhieu Mathok further dismissed speculation that he had gone into hiding amid the political developments.
“Please stop speculating that I am in hiding. I am here in Juba,” he added.
The developments have triggered renewed discussion on political freedoms, civic space, and the treatment of elected officials in South Sudan.
