Authorities in South Sudan are reportedly detaining six journalists in connection with a leaked viral video of President Salva Kiir.
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) said the six journalists working for the State-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) were arrested this week.
They are Joval Tombe, Cherbek Ruben, Victor Lado, Joseph Oliver, Jacob Benjamin, and Mustafa Osman.
“Five of the journalists were detained on Tuesday and one on Wednesday,” said Patrick Oyet, who heads UJOSS.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the journalists, who are reportedly being held at the National Security Service headquarters known as Blue House.
The leaked video showed President Kiir, 71, seemingly urinating on himself at an official event in December 2022.
Moments before commissioning a newly constructed road, Kiir is seen standing up for his country’s national anthem when a stain appears on his trouser before a pool slowly forms at his feet.
The president appeared to be unaware of what was going on before the cameraman quickly pans away after noticing the pool of urine.
The leaked video sparked a debate on social media, with many questioning whether Kiir is still fit enough to govern South Sudan.
Kiir became South Sudan’s president in 2011 after the nation gained its independence from Sudan following a referendum.
The people of South Sudan are expected to take to the ballot in the country’s first election in 2024.
Shouldn’t this be a…
Shouldn’t this be a teachable moment? We should not be ashamed of our leaders going through what is natural to all human beings. Granted that,one does not usually unirinate on themselves in public,there has to be avery compelling reason for that;such as a medical reason.
Now other than embarrassment, I do not see any damage done.Do you?
I have seen the video.Kiir was indeed in avery public place,giving a speech.To me, the leak could have come from numerous sources. Anyway, what law did whoever leaked,exactly violet?
Bu posting the Video; They…
Bu posting the Video; They violated his Privacy; and even Blackmailed him.
@PPPian. How so. He was in a…
@PPPian. How so. He was in a public place. There is no expectation of privacy when you are in public.
Thank you @ Fundi for seeing…
Thank you @ Fundi for seeing my point.I dont know if you are a lawyer or not,but you are a sharp Fundi. You have shown that this forum has some real serious thinkers.I will drink one of that…
Mr.kiir with modern medicine…
Mr.kiir with modern medicine,there are several treatment strategies available out there for transient or chronic urinary incontinence & overactive bladder.It is a common problem affecting millions of aging /elderly population.Don’t be embarrassed and don’t disregard or delay seeking an urologist advice for such a simple & controllable condition.
How do You know that he…
How do You know that he Delayed? Many people Have thus Kind of Problem with or Without nro-Technology.
No big deal! President Kirr…
No big deal! President Kirr had a medical issue, no shame in that, and journalists were live streaming- in- real time, just doing their job. They did not attend the event to show President Kirr peeing on himself. Set them free.
That was shown all over the…
That was shown all over the world by major news media. Kiir your medical condition was not caused by the 6 journalists. You need to step down to avoid future embarrassment for your country & yourself.
African dictators
African dictators
Time limits should be…
Time limits should be required for all public elected government servants.
We indeed saw the dictator…
We indeed saw the dictator peering on himself, nothing made up or untrue! The dictator should resign if not dead by tomorrow! UNFIT
Carr need to seek medical…
Carr need to seek medical help from a qualified doctor to resolve his pissing in bed issues with instead of going after those trying to help him by reporting the matter to the people. If the dude has a medical problem he should get it fixed.
Boy this carr guy is very…
Boy this carr guy is very ugly! He looks like an ape!
Depends can be unreliable…
Depends can be unreliable. Someone will cash on this and invent organic breath easy presidential depends: gold, silver, bronze..
It could have been worse…
It could have been worse. Imagine if he had shitted all over himself in public and Donald Trump seen it? He would have used the occasion to justify his assertion that African countries are shitty.