Masked Men Demand $1,800 Ransom from Six Trans Refugees Held in Juba After IOM Appointment
Six trans and queer refugees were abducted by unidentified men in black masks after attending an IOM appointment in Juba. They were held captive for a week, deprived of light, and forced to ration food and water.
Commenters detail desperation, ranging from CyaraKaira citing initial needs of $850 for three months' shelter in Gorom to more recent pleas demanding $1,750 for missed rent. Furthermore, the threads report refugees fear attacks from host community members and are being threatened by South Sudanese nationals, including allegedly recorded calls inciting violence.
The overwhelming demand from the ground is for immediate financial and physical rescue. The stark reality reported is the complete failure of actionable external support against life-threatening conditions and criminal exploitation.
Key Points
#1Refugees report being kidnapped and held captive.
onandrah1 detailed being taken by masked individuals after an IOM appointment, enduring confinement and being demanded $1,800 for release.
#2Survivors face threats of violence from local populations.
CyaraKaira stated refugees in Gorom face threats from host community members following government directives.
#3Immediate, critical financial aid is the overriding necessity.
All pleas center on urgent money for shelter, rent, and basic survival costs in Juba and Gorom.
#4Safety protocols and aid access were forcibly revoked.
onandrah1 confirmed the captive group was specifically told not to contact UNHCR or the police while being held.
Source Discussions (3)
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