South Sudan: Ex-SPLM Secretary General Amum Arrested in Juba

18 December 2013

Juba — Pagan Amum, the former Secretary General of South Sudan's ruling party (SPLM) has been arrested in connection with Sunday's alleged coup attempt in the capital, Juba.

His arrest, authorities say, piles more pressure on those still at large, confirming that over 10 senior officials, mainly ex-ministers were being held over the incident, in which hundreds lost their lives.

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