Kalisto Lado
Kalisto Lado is a South Sudanese lawyer and politician. He is the former mayor of the Juba City Council.[1] He was appointed as Mayor of the JCC by the governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil in March 2021.[2] He was shortly axed from his position by the state governor, Emmanuel Adil.[3]
Kalisto also served as press secretary in the office of vice president, James Wani Igga.[4][5]
Arrest
[edit]In March 2024, Kalisto was arrested by security agents at his house in Juba and detained for nearly 6 months under unclear circumstances.[6]
In August, Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga disclosed that the government ordered the arrest of the lawyer and former mayor.[7]
In April, a month after Kalisto's arrest, his legal advocate reported being threatened by unknown security personnel asking him to withdraw a lawsuit at the East African Court of Justice, demanding the release of his colleague.[8]
In June, a lawyer representing Kalisto at the Pan African Law Chamber revealed that the South Sudan government had charged the former mayor with attempts to overthrow the government, supplying weapons, and conspiracy.[9]
Release from detention
[edit]In September 2024, the National Security Service released Kalisto after a 6-month detention without any formal trial.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Wël, PaanLuel (2021-11-23). "Juba's Little Kalisto Who Rose Too High: The Rise and Fall of Lord Mayor Kalisto Ladu Wani". PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd - South Sudan. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Post, Sudans (2021-03-21). "Juba gets new mayor, 2 deputies". Sudans Post. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ "Juba City Council Mayor fired". The City Review South Sudan. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Panchol, Ayuen (2020-08-20). "Gunmen shoot dead VP Igga's six bodyguards". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Nyamilepedia (2021-03-23). "CES governor appoints former press secretary Kalisto Ladu as the new mayor of Juba deputized by Thiik Thiik Mayardit". Nyamilepedia. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Editor, Digital Qquality (2024-03-31). "Former Juba mayor Kalisto arrested". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Ninrew, Chany (2024-08-11). "VP Igga reveals government behind Kalisto Ladu's detention". Eye Radio. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ Staff Writer (April 30, 2024). [kalistos-lawyer-allegedly-threatened-by-security-personnel/ "Kalistos lawyer allegedly threatened by security personnel"].
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ Editor, Associate (2024-06-20). "Kalisto Lado charged with attempting to topple govt, arms possession, and conspiracy". Radio Tamazuj. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Post, Sudans (2024-09-06). "Ex-Juba Mayor Kalisto Lado released by NSS after death rumors". Sudans Post. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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