Justice Urged Following Shooting of Young Woman: Journalist Calls for Perpetrator to be Brought to Book
In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, 20-year-old Viola Monday Jacob was shot six times at close range by her husband, Arkangelo Kur, in Limbe Boma of Lainya County. The incident, which occurred over a family dispute, left Viola with serious injuries to her limbs and arms.
Former Radio Miraya journalist, Chaplain Nemaya, who is a relative of the victim, has called upon both the national and Central Equatoria governments to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice. Viola, who was initially taken to Yei hospital, is currently receiving medical treatment at Giyada Military Hospital in Juba.
Expressing his concern, Nemaya stated, “There are some armed elements in the government system who, after committing such crimes like shooting a civilian, are just left to move freely. This mistake makes the entire government accountable, and highlights a failure of the justice system.”
He further highlighted the alarming increase in intimidations and violence against women, especially when firearms are involved. Nemaya emphasized, “Gender-based violence is a critical threat to the protection and well-being of women in South Sudan. The situation worsens among those who possess guns, legally or illegally. I call upon the governments of Central Equatoria and the National to bring the criminal to face the full force of the law.”
Viola’s husband, Arkangelo Kur, holds a rank of lieutenant in the Military Intelligence unit of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). Regardless of his position, calls for justice continue to grow louder as the community demands accountability and protection for the victim and other vulnerable individuals.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for swift and fair legal action to address cases of domestic violence and gender-based crimes in South Sudan. Nemaya’s plea for justice echoes the sentiments of many who seek a safer and more just society for all its citizens.
