06/18/2026
Juba lawyer disappears after heading to Freedom Hall
Counsel Polit Gok War has gone missing after leaving his residence in Juba on Wednesday morning to attend court proceedings at Freedom Hall, sparking concern among family members, colleagues, and human rights advocates.
According to relatives, Gok left home at about 6:30 a.m. and never returned. Since then, his whereabouts have remained unknown, raising fears that he may have been abducted.
The disappearance has triggered calls for authorities to clarify his status and ensure his safety. Friends and colleagues say no information has been provided regarding his location or condition.
Relatives have condemned the alleged abduction, warning against the detention or disappearance of lawyers, activists, human rights advocates and young people outside legal procedures. They argue that no individual should be targeted for expressing views on matters of public interest or state affairs.
"If he is being held by any state authority, he should be presented before the appropriate legal authorities, handed over to the police, or brought before a competent court in accordance with the law," those concerned about the case stated.