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...

Four Dead and Five Others Missing After A Vehicle Overturned On Luri Bridge


A passenger vehicle overturned on Luri Bridge living four dead and five others missing, the vehicle was a passenger vehicle.  
The vehicle overturned while trying to cross the already overflowing river at around 8pm confirmed Luri County Commissioner.  
“Four bodies were recovered, but five people are still missing, 12 passengers survived.” 
Luri County Commissioner also said that “At the moment, the vehicle is still floating in the river where we are waiting for a crane from Juba to pull it out.”
Luri river has been known for killing many civilians just some months ago two people died in the river.  
The big question is what happened to the six million pounds that was meant for the rehabilitation of the bridge?
More to come shortly... 

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