Zechariah Makuach Maror, a columnist in several local dailies, was arrested on April 18, 2020 for alleged defamation in his writing and social media posts criticizing South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance. On September 14, 2020, he was fined and sentenced to a year in prison for criminal defamation. On December 15, 2020, after spending three months in prison, an appeals court acquitted Maror and he was released.
Zechariah Makuach Maror
Is case active: Yes
Country:South Sudan
Region:Sub-Saharan Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2020