The South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission has been evicted from its Juba office due to unpaid rent, revealing financial struggles within the country’s government institutions. The commission, which has accumulated over 15 months of rent arrears, was forced to vacate after the landlord, who remains unidentified, locked the office doors following multiple failed attempts to secure payment.
An anonymous official from the commission confirmed the eviction, stating that their operations have been severely affected as they cannot access their workplace. The incident has raised concerns about the commission’s ability to combat corruption in South Sudan, which is ranked among the most corrupt countries globally by Transparency International.
The eviction has sparked public outrage and debate, with citizens questioning the government’s commitment to fighting corruption. Critics argue that the commission’s inability to pay rent undermines its credibility and effectiveness, while some blame the government for failing to provide adequate funding to essential institutions.
The commission is reportedly in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to resolve the issue, but no official statement has been released regarding the outcome. The situation highlights broader financial challenges faced by government agencies in South Sudan amid a deepening economic crisis, marked by inflation and a depreciating currency.