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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?

Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan said they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest on campus.

Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees.聽 It's caused concern amongst civil society groups in the country.聽 We'll hear reaction from Jackline Nasiwa, a human rights defender and director of Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice in South Sudan.

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Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Frenny Jowi
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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