Peace activist and hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal beat unconscious by South Sudan police
‘I am swollen, but recovering ...’
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Just days after premiering his new video “We Want Peace — Reloaded,” former child soldier, peace activist, and hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal was reportedly beat by South Sudanese police in Juba after returning to his home country for an upcoming gala and concert to promote international peace.
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Jal’s publicist told Rolling Stone the attack was apparently unprovoked. Five officers allegedly stopped the performer Saturday night around 9:30 p.m., took his cell phone, and beat him until he lost consciousness. Fifteen other police and national security officers are said to have watched the attack without intervening.