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...

Imatong State Ministers’ body guard in custody for shooting SPLA soldier



 Investigation is underway regarding the bodyguard of the State Minister of Rural development for shooting an SPLA soldier on Monday Evening.  The body guard is accused of shooting an SPLA soldier on Monday evening.

Major Jeremiah Faridiri Otoriang, Police Chief Inspector says three SPLA soldiers threatened to cause havoc to body guards of Ministers of Health and Rural Development leading to shootings, Radio Emmanuel reports.

He claims that the soldiers were under the influence of alcohol.

Major Faridiri says the body guard is in the police custody for safety awaiting trial.

He calls on the public to remain calm because the insecurity in Torit town is something to do with personal cases.



The Inspector urges citizens to take control of armed men who are drunk in residential areas to avoid unnecessary shootings.

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