Continued detention of Peter Ajak sparks outrage from UK Parliament

Exactly 13 days today since he was arrested and detained, more voices are joining the demand for the immediate release of Political activist, Peter Ajak. 

Peter Ajak,  was arrested on July 28th on his way to Aweil and has since been in detention without any charges, attracting regional and international attention.

On Thursday, Human rights watch, Jehanne Henry, associate Africa director at Human Rights Watch said South Sudan desperately needs public dialogue and greater respect for human rights, and not more repression and violations.

Nic Dakin, the Vice Chairperson of the UK All Parliamentary Party Group for Sudan and South Sudan, told Radio Miraya reporter, Sani Martin that they are concerned about Peter Ajak’s detention and re-affirmed his country’s view that activists like Peter should be empowered to play a central role in the peace process.

Dakin explains why Peter Ajak’s detention has attracted the attention of the UK parliamentary group on Sudan and South Sudan.

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