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...

Torit Commissioner Confirms The Security is Normal and Stable





The commissioner of Torit County Fermo Peter Issara says the security situation in the town is calm amidst fear of recent killings.
Peter says the murder of a business man by unknown gun men on Thursday is a targeted killing which he says should not scare public security, Emmanuel Radio reports


Speaking in Arabic, the commissioner calls for cooperation with security organs to combat crimes in town 
The official advices the population to be patient and copy the life styles of other peaceful societies in other countries 



While Charles Okullu, the state chairperson for civil society network condemns the killing of a business man in Torit town.
Okullu says the security in Torit is frustrating and needs serious attention.
Okullu says South Sudanese must learn how to handle their grievances through peaceful means not by use of guns 
At least, 6 people died in Torit town in gun fire some of whom are killed in their houses since the beginning of this month.

From: CRN

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