South Sudan security apparatus confiscates devices of Interior Minister Angelina Teny as sources hint at plans to transfer Riek Machar to Uganda
Juba Global News Network
In a sudden development South Sudan’s National Security Service this morning confiscated all electronic devices belonging to Interior Minister Angelina Teny according to an official statement from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition SPLM-IO This move came amid unconfirmed reports about authorities’ intention to transfer First Vice President Riek Machar Teny’s husband to Uganda for undisclosed reasons
Details of the incident
- Time and location The confiscation took place at Teny’s residence in Juba this morning without clear justification from security agencies
- Official response The government has so far denied any violation of Teny’s rights while the opposition described it as a provocative move threatening political agreements’ stability
- Safety concerns The SPLM-IO expressed deep concern over the safety of Teny and Machar particularly after reports of a plan to transfer him to Uganda following a secret meeting between Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni
Background of the crisis
- Teny has faced informal restrictions since March 2025 having exercised her ministerial duties only twice according to internal sources while Machar remains under house arrest
- It is noteworthy that Teny was recently appointed Interior Minister after her dismissal as Defense Minister as part of a controversial political deal between the government and opposition
Potential repercussions
- Political escalation This move may heighten tensions among fragile peace factions in the country especially with opposition accusations of violating the rule of law
- International reactions No international entity has issued an official statement yet but observers anticipate African Union intervention if forced transfer of Machar is confirmed
