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...

Rebels In Wau Released Three Humanitarian Workers




Three humanitarian workers detained for more than five months have been released by the Rebels group in Wau
 
Yohannah Philip Augustino, Coordinator for Unity Cultural and Development Centre explains that Angelo Bencensio, Anthony Jabakan and Natale Arkangelo were released late last week.
 
The opposition group arrested the three aid workers in July last year when they were on assessment of food security among IDPs in Baggari area, he notes.
 
Philip confirms that three men are now with their families in Wau and they will resume their work soon.
 
The coordinator tells public that they will resume work after getting an assurance from Wau State authorities and security that they are free to move.
 
Philip expresses the gratitude for the efforts made by the Red Cross, the Opposition group and the government to have humanitarian aid workers freed.


 
“This is a good effort towards peace and development”, he stresses.

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