NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 — South Sudanese whistleblower Gaddhaffy Athorbey has been released from detention in Juba and returned to Nairobi after nearly two months in custody following his reported abduction in Kenya and transfer to South Sudan.
Athorbey was released on August 8, according to his family, who said he had returned to Nairobi and would now seek medical treatment after his health allegedly deteriorated during his detention.
His release comes nearly two months after rights groups raised concerns over his reported abduction in Nairobi on June 10 and alleged rendition to South Sudan.
In a statement issued on Monday, Athorbey’s family said they were relieved to have him back but questioned why he had been detained for so long without being informed of the reason for his arrest.
“We are very happy that Gaddhaffy has been returned to us after being abducted from Kenya and held in detention in Juba for almost 2 months,” the family said.
The family said Athorbey was subjected to investigations while in detention but that no wrongdoing was established.
“We were never told why he was taken, and all the investigations he was subjected to in detention did not reveal any wrongdoing,” they said.
His health was also a major concern during the period he was held in Juba.
“Gaddhaffy’s health deteriorated significantly while in detention, and we are thankful that he is now able to receive much-needed medical attention in Nairobi,” the family said.
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