Tensions Escalate as ARC Construction Workers Protest Unpaid Wages; Five Drivers Arrested
In a dramatic escalation of labor disputes, five drivers employed by ARC Construction Company were arrested following a protest over 13 months of unpaid wages. The demonstration, which included a blockade of the critical Bahr el Ghazal road, drew attention to the ongoing plight of the workers and their demand for overdue compensation.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that the protest began when workers were compelled to return their vehicles to the company’s premises. Tensions rose when four drivers were arrested and detained without any formal investigation. A fifth driver was taken into custody shortly thereafter, bringing the total number of detained individuals to five.
Employees of ARC Construction have issued a collective plea to the government for intervention in what they describe as a violation of their rights. “Are we not citizens of this country? Why are our rights being denied?” one worker lamented, reflecting the frustrations of many.
The workers maintain that their protests have been non-violent and conducted in pursuit of justice, emphasizing their commitment to earning an honest living. “We have dedicated our lives to this work, only to feel abandoned by our own government,” they expressed in a statement.
As the situation develops, the call for action grows louder among the workers, who are urging authorities to address their grievances and ensure that justice is served for what they see as an egregious delay in their rightful wages.
