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 Rebel Officer Arrested


The rebel commander under the leadership of Dr. Riek Machar was  caught in Imatong state. Mr. Oharanya who is also commanding the Torit and Magwi areas.

The Rebel Commander Mr. Aharanya  located in Imatong state, has admitted that he is willing to join the government in developing the country he further added that “Though my mind was already made up to return home, I was already leaving the rebel base and headed to Ayaci on November 6 2017 but on my way, I was caught and arrested and taken to Magwi SPLA Headquarters where I was arrested, investigated and later transferred to Torit. I am ready to work with the government. Outside there where I have left, life is terrible. Hunger among difficult things," This is the message from Mr. Oharanya to Journalist in State Mansion in Torit.


Governor Tobiolo Alberio Oromo told the Press that he instructed the army Commander in Torit to immediately transfer the captive to Juba.

Aharanya said that most of the rebel soldiers are ready and willing to join the government but are awaiting orders from their leader, Dr. Riak Machar to leave the bush.

Brig.Aharanya left the government in July 2017 while he was a Wildlife Officer with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He said his decision to return and choose to stay with the government is final.

More to follow shortly. 

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