Soldiers executed for murdering couple

South Sudan has executed by firing squad two government soldiers convicted of murdering a couple, in the first executions in the country, local media reports. The soldiers were shot dead in front of a military parade in Wau town, some residents and relatives of the couple witnessed the executions. A military court convicted Surgeon-Major Atian […]

South Sudan has executed by firing squad two government soldiers convicted of murdering a couple, in the first executions in the country, local media reports.
The soldiers were shot dead in front of a military parade in Wau town, some residents and relatives of the couple witnessed the executions.
A military court convicted Surgeon-Major Atian Deng and Lance Corporal Matem Ariic Mayom, following their arrest on 17 July for murdering the couple in a residential area.