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...

Vivacell Closure Is Affecting Money Transfer Business

South Sudanese money transfer operators are complaining that the closure if Vivacell telecommunication has affected their operation.

One of the Branch Manager of Wanhalel Money Transfer Company some of their branches such as Romic and Ngapagok have been closed down because they don't have a better mobile network in their area.

 
One operator pointed out that MTN network sometimes is very difficult to reach and it is inefficient.

 
The Branch manager of Nyamale Money Transfer says MTN network is often Congested  which inefficient and ineffective it to transfer money.

The Money transfer companies are calling on the government to cooperate with Vivacell Company so as to re-open the network.

More to follow shortly....

 

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