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...

Former Western Lakes State Governor Stole Over 10 Million SSP Meant For Students After Being Sacked


Mr. William Kirjok who was the former Deputy Governor of Western Lakes State confirmed that his boss the Governor took the money which was meant for students and salary of the teachers in the state. 
The Scandal arises when teachers started to complained over unpaid incentives and the capitation grant for the students was not released by the state authorities. 

One of the Rumbek University Students Union leaders Mr Makur Gum said that the scandal have paralyzed all educational activities in the state and teachers are also sleeping of hunger.  
On his part the former governor has denied all this accusation and he is pointing fingers to the minister of finance in the state.  
The Scandal have raised concerned that it might be a scheme by the governor and his boys from the State Ministry.  
Here is a brief summary of the Capitation Grant. Capitation grant was to cater teachers’ incentives is a joint contribution from the government of South Sudan and European Union to support education sector in the country.

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