Tragedy as Daughter of Detained Former South Sudan Finance Minister Dies in Nairobi
The daughter of the detained former South Sudan Finance Minister Marial Dongrin Ater has sadly passed away while receiving treatment in Nairobi, Kenya.
The news has caused deep sorrow among family members, friends, and members of the South Sudanese community both at home and abroad.
The deceased, Ayen Marial Dongrin, died on Tuesday morning, April 21, in a hospital in Nairobi where she had been admitted for urgent medical care.
She had been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of one of the city’s leading hospitals after suffering a serious health incident that reportedly happened earlier last week.
Although full medical details have not been publicly released, there are reports suggesting that she may have experienced a severe fall that led to critical injuries.
Her condition was described as very serious, which required close monitoring and intensive treatment by medical professionals.
Her death has come at a painful time, as it is reported that her father had made urgent requests to be allowed to travel from Juba to Nairobi to see her while she was in the ICU.
However, those requests were reportedly denied. According to available information, both family members and other concerned individuals made efforts to secure permission for him to travel, but those appeals were not successful.
The situation has now sparked public debate and emotional reactions, with many people calling for temporary release or house arrest arrangements for Marial Dongrin Ater so that he can mourn his daughter and be with his family during this difficult moment.
Members of the public and sympathisers have continued to express their grief and send messages of condolence following the news of Ayen’s death. Many have described her as a young woman with a bright future ahead of her, whose passing has created a deep sense of loss among relatives, friends, and those who knew her personally.
At the same time, concerns have also been raised regarding the continued detention of Marial Dongrin Ater. He has reportedly been in custody in Juba for close to two months over allegations related to corruption.
Despite growing public attention, there has been no official communication explaining the status of his request to travel or any possible changes to his detention conditions.
As the family mourns this heartbreaking loss, attention continues to focus on both the personal tragedy and the broader humanitarian calls being made by the public for compassion during a period of grief.
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