11/23/2025
General Storms Girls’ School, in searching for their daughter who escaped Renewed Forced Marriage Lawyer Raises Alarm
Lawyer Josephine Adhet Deng has reported an incident to Media in which the family of a teenage girl name withheld forcefully stormed Darling Wisdom School arresting teachers after she escaped home to the School to avoid a second forced marriage attempt.
According to Josephine, the Victim first sought protection in 2022 at age 15, fleeing an arranged marriage planned by her father. A formal complaint led to the father’s arrest and a signed agreement guaranteeing the suspension of all marriage plans and allowing her to study until at least age 25 under Josephine’s guardianship.
Despite steady academic progress, the family allegedly revived marriage negotiations this year, causing severe emotional distress. The girl reported suicidal thoughts and later attempted poisoning.
After escaping confinement and returning to school for safety, high-profile relatives—Maj. Gen. Manhiem Bol Malek and Hon. Jok Dut Bol (MP)—allegedly issued threats and later illegally entered the girls’ section of the school, prompting students to flee with the victim to Mauna Police Station.
Teachers were reportedly arrested during the raid and taken to Sector 4, and police officers said they feared for their own safety. At 10:30 pm, the general allegedly pressured the station and forcefully took the girl without any legal mandate.
The lawyer has called for urgent legal intervention to protect the victim and uphold the 2022 agreement.
Source : Citizens Voice Media
