MP decries harassment of lawmakers during Juba security searches

MP says soldiers target lawmakers in Juba security searches - Radio Tamazuj

A South Sudanese lawmaker on Thursday accused security forces of harassing and disrespecting members of parliament during ongoing house-to-house searches, saying soldiers have blamed legislators for the country’s worsening crisis. Nyayang Johnson Lok Riek, a member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), raised the concern during a parliamentary sitting, saying while lawmakers supported the security operations, the conduct of s…

MP decries harassment of lawmakers during Juba security searches

A member of the National Legislative Assembly has raised concern over ongoing security operations in the capital, Juba, saying some officers are disrespecting lawmakers and frightening families during house-to-house searches. Hon. Nyayang Johnson told the Assembly that members of parliament are being mistreated by security personnel who accuse them of being responsible for the country’s problems. “For us, members of the parliament, such attitude…