MFA seeks time to assist 5 Kenyans detained in S.Sudan [News Bulletin]
- 5 years ago
The families of the five Kenyans held by the South Sudan Government on suspicion of involvement in a multi-billion shilling cross-border money scam say the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked for a week to ascertain the status of the detainees.
The families met with officials from the ministry on Tuesday after the issue was highlighted in the media.
They had accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of failing to intervene and ensure either the release or expeditious trial of their sons, brothers and husbands who they say have been detained by South Sudan authorities without charge for 66 days despite numerous attempts at engagement.
The families met with officials from the ministry on Tuesday after the issue was highlighted in the media.
They had accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of failing to intervene and ensure either the release or expeditious trial of their sons, brothers and husbands who they say have been detained by South Sudan authorities without charge for 66 days despite numerous attempts at engagement.