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...
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Soldier Killed All His Family Over Bride Price In Wau

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Wau State witness another murder when a soldier decided to end the existence of all his family members due to bride price.  
Wau State Officer Mr. David Ubong was asked to pay dowry in-order  to stay with their daughter this triggered the soldier to kill his three children, the wife and himself. 
It was also believed that the relatives asked for also some money or lose the custody of his children and wife.  
A relative Mr. Dominic Ujamo “I knew it was something very small that would have not reached this situation that we are in.” 
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