Gabriel Duop Lam
General Gabriel Duop Lam is a high-ranking officer in the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) and a close ally of Vice-President Riek Machar. He was recently arrested amidst tensions between the SSPDF and rebel factions in Upper Nile state, sparking concerns over the stability of the 2018 power-sharing agreement that aims to maintain peace following years of civil war. His arrest, which the government has linked to accusations of collaboration with rebels, threatens to undermine the fragile peace in South Sudan.
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Seven others have been charged alongside Machar, including Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lt Gen Gabriel Duop Lam.
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
United Kingdom· 2025-09-11
Gabriel Duop Lam is the opposition chief of staff who was also arrested during the conflict.
Unpacked: The escalating violence in South Sudan
Tanzania· 2025-03-20
Gabriel Duop Lam is the deputy army chief who was arrested in a manner constituting enforced disappearance.
South Sudan arrests threatening fragile peace: HRW
Kenya· 2025-03-13
Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop Lam was arrested in the capital Juba.
South Sudan president appeals for calm after UN helicopter attack
Nigeria· 2025-03-07
General Gabriel Duop Lam was arrested, which has raised concerns about the peace agreement.
South Sudan army arrests general, 'violates peace deal': vice-presidentKenya· 2025-03-05