By Ameh George
Government of South Sudan yesterday expressed concern over the alleged mistreatment and forced deportation of its nationals from Egypt, Libya and Sudan.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Thomas Elisapana, said South Sudanese citizens, including women, children, students and the elderly, have been subjected to harassment, arbitrary arrest and imprisonment before being forcibly returned to South Sudan.
“It has been observed that a high number of South Sudanese, who have been deported so far, were subjected to harassment, arrests, detention, imprisonment and maltreatment, among others,” Kenneth told journalists in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.
Kenneth noted that government had formed a multi-sectoral taskforce to tackle the issue through diplomatic channels.
The task force is mandated to address the forceful deportation of South Sudanese amicably through diplomatic channels, the official said, further calling on South Sudanese citizens in these countries to be calm and respectful of the laws of those countries.
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