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...

SPLM-IO Released Fifteen (15) Prisoners Of War


SPLM-IO Deputy Spokesman confirmed that they have released 15 Prisoners of and have been handed over to South Sudan Red Cross.  
The Deputy SPLM-IO said they released the because of the peace agreement 
Manawa own words “The 15 persons have been transported from New Fangak to Juba. It is a good move towards the implementation of the peace process.” 
Speaker Manawa is also urging the government to do the same by releasing the SPLM-IO prisoners detained in Juba.  
Red Cross Communication Officer Aidah Khamis said that “facilitated the release of 15 persons detained in relation to the conflict in South Sudan.”
The Red Cross communication officer also said that ”We safely transported the former detainees to Juba on Thursday and they were handed over to the government.” 
What do you think of the move by SPLM-IO to release the Prisoners of war??? 
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