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...

Gen. Gathoth Gatkuoth Demands Taban Deng Gai Resignation


Gen. Gathoth Gatkuoth who was the former Minister of Labour and Public Service and a member of SPLMA-IO loyal to Taban Deng Gai stated that he and the other members have lost trust in Tabs Deng Gai and he is urging Tabs Deng Gai to resign Immediately.
“We have made what is called the vote of no confidence against Gen. Taban Deng Gai as the Chairman of SPLM-IO because he has already reunited with the SPLM mainstream.” 
South Sudan First Vice President responded by issuing a strong warning to the members of his team against listening and supporting Gen.  Gatkuoth.  
Gen.  Gathoth Gatkuoth is arguing that since Tabs Deng decided to join the Government that means he has lost legitimacy and must resign. 
More to follow shortly.... 

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