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...
Northern Bahr El Ghazal people expresses their readiness for the discussion to Join the National Dialogue.

The people of Northern Bahr El Ghazal last month were consulted on problem facing South Sudan and the possible solutions, and they responded nicely and cooperated say Mr. Kuol Athiang Mawiel sub-committee Chairperson of the national dialogue.

 
 
He further added that the committee did not experience any interference or hostilities from the Northern Bhar El Ghazal States. He expresses happiness for the support Aweil community rendered to the committee during the consultation process.
  
Stephen Ajongo Akol, a member of the sub-committee, says the process went well. He adds that the people raised fundamental problems facing South Sudan and possible ways for resolving them.

Members of The South Sudan National Dialogue Team


A group of 5 National Dialogue sub committee went to Northern Bhar El Ghazal comprises of five people and eight technical officers.

The other sub committees will be expected to go to the other states which have not yet been visited by the national dialogue sub committee team.

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