Fear and Hope in Juba: 623 Arrested in Battle Against Gang Violence

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‎ ‎Central Equatoria State (CES) security forces have arrested 623 individuals suspected of affiliation with notorious street gangs in Juba as part of a sweeping anti-crime operation across the capital . ‎ ‎The suspects are allegedly linked to high-profile gangs such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, among others. ‎ ‎While detailed profiles of the detainees remain pending, officials emphasize the operation is in direct response to a recent surge in heinous criminal activity including a particularly disturbing gang rape in the Shirikat area of Juba, which sparked national outrage and hastened the crackdown.  ‎ ‎In the wake of the arrests, CES Governor Rabi Emmanuel Mujung has renewed calls for reformatory schools aimed at providing vocational training and rehabilitation for youth implicated in gang activities. ‎ ‎This includes proposals for a holistic strategy pairing enforcement with social and mental health support a key element raised during recent securi...

Community Security Groups Held Crucial Meeting in Rumbek

 
About sixty seven Community Security Action groups on Monday discussed achievements and challenges facing them in their working areas in Rumbek, Western Lakes State.
 
The groups are tasked to monitor and report any security related matters to the organized forces especially police around Rumbek Town.
 
CEPO Lakes State Coordinator, Isaac Majier Majok, says the event is to help newly recruited members to get experiences from the old groups.
 
Majier cites lack of quick respond to the problem and mobility as some of the challenges facing community and police.
 
He urges the community to cooperate with the organized forces in maintaining peace and stability.
 
The two-day exchanged visit is expected to end late Tuesday.

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