Salva Kiir pardons key critics Peter Biar, Keribino Wol
South Sudan activist Peter Biar Ajak (centre) looks on during his first appearance before the judiciary headquarters in Juba, South Sudan on March 21, 2019. He has been pardoned by Presiden Salva Kiir. PHOTO | AKUOT CHOL | AFP
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has released two human rights activists who were jailed for criticising the government.
The order, dated January 1, 2020, included a list of 30 inmates most of who had been imprisoned on minor offences and had shown good conduct while in detention.
