Female Students from University of Juba were Beaten, Arrested over alleged Hostel fees.
University of Juba Female hostel residents beaten, arrested over alleged hostel fee.
Several female students residing in the University of Juba hostels have been arrested, sparking concern and outrage. The exact reasons for the arrests remain unclear, though sources suggest a dispute over unpaid hostel fees.
According to a close source, the university administration demanded immediate payment of hostel fees or that students vacate the premises. Soldiers accompanying the Dean of Student Affairs allegedly resorted to beating the students.
A resident reported that a university representative arrived, demanding 50,000 SSP from each student. The students refused, citing the administration’s failure to provide essential services such as water, toilet maintenance, and compound cleanliness. The confrontation escalated when the representative attempted to confiscate a student’s mattress, prompting the involvement of the police.
Initial attempts to mediate were thwarted when the police, initially agreeing to leave,
