South Sudan: UAE Arrests South Sudanese Political Commentator Samuel Peter Oyay

South Sudan: UAE Arrests South Sudanese Political Commentator Samuel Peter Oyay

Washington, D.C. -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the United Arab Emirates to explain the detention of South Sudanese freelance commentator Samuel Peter Oyay, who was arrested at his home in Dubai on September 30, and to immediately disclose his whereabouts.

UAE arrests South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay - Committee to Protect Journalists

Washington, D.C., October 7, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the United Arab Emirates to explain the detention of South Sudanese freelance commentator Samuel Peter Oyay, who was arrested at his home in Dubai on September 30, and to immediately disclose his whereabouts.  Oyay’s wife, Vivian Johnson, told the independent South Sudanese daily Radio Tamazuj that six security personnel arrived at their home at 1 a.…

Samuel Oyay: Activist detained in UAE speaks to family for first time since arrest

South Sudanese political activist Samuel Peter Oyay, who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates, has spoken to his family for the first time since his arrest, according to his wife. Samuel Oyay, a political commentator known for being critical of the South Sudan government, was reportedly arrested by Emirati officials and taken to an unknown location. His wife, Bibiana Johnson Ogilo Ador, told Eye Radio that Samuel called her and their ch…