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...

South Sudan Government Paid American Lobby Firm USD 3.7 Million To Block Hybrid Court









South Sudan Government has signed a two year contract with an American lobby firm called “The Gainful Solutions” to:

(1) Open communication channels between President Kiir and President Trump with an aim of persuading Trump and his government to expand economic and political relations and support USA’s private sector investment in oil, mining etc in South Sudan.

(2) Improve USA — South Sudan bilateral relationship.

(3) Persuade Trump administration to lift sanctions and block any other pending sanctions.

(4) Delay and ultimately block Hybrid Court envisaged in the peace agreement.

(5) Mobilise USA companies to invest in South Sudan.

(6) Persuade Trump administration to open military relation with South Sudan to fight terrorism and enhance regional stability.

The contract is worth $3.7 million US dollars. The firm is headed by a former US Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and businessman Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou both who signed the agreement.

The contract on behalf of the government was signed by Ambassador Gordon Buay Moses Malek and Paulino Diing Madol from the office of the President.

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