Government releases four suspects linked to NAS

JUBA – The government has released four people suspected to be members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) after spending months in the hands of the SSPDF in Lainya County.

A news website quoted Emmanuel Khamis Richard, the Lainya County Commissioner, saying the decision to release the suspects was taken to ensure that plans to engage the holdout groups are on course.

“As a part of the resolutions of the dialogue, the security organizations carried out investigations on the four suspects and they were set free and I appreciate the security organs in the area for promoting good-civil military relations,” Khamis was quoted by Radio Tamazuj to have said.

“I can also say civilians are moving freely on the roads and we are implementing all the resolutions raised during the dialogue conference and as such the roads are open and humanitarian partners are moving freely without difficulties.”

Richard added that the suspects had reunited with their families in the community.

“They have been handed over to the chief in Kenyi Payam who facilitated their return to their respective homes and this move is also aimed at creating confidence among the organized forces and the civilians and shows that the local government is committed to peace and respecting the ceasefire and protection of civilians who are caught during the conflict,” he said.

In July 2021, the Minister of Presidential Affairs Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin announced plans to engage the Gen. Thomas Cirilo-led faction to ensure that all the political outfits are engaged in the peace initiative.

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