Yei State Governor directed security organs to release twenty-two youth detained over allegations of involvement in armed opposition activities.
The release came nearly two weeks after Presidential advisors asked for investigation of young people been detained by security organs, Radio Easter reports.
Governor David Lokonga Moses describes the release of the youth as a path to peace.
SPLA Brigade Commander Chol Deng Chol promises that security organs will not detain anybody without a reason.
Meanwhile, some of the detainees say their treatment in detention was good and thank the government for releasing them.
Bishop Elias Taban of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church commends authorities for releasing the youth and advises those set free to take care of their lives.
Government officials, religious representatives and media houses witnessed the release of the young people at the state secretariat on Friday.