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...

President Salva Kiir Will Not Attend Attend The Meeting In Addis Ababa


South Sudan National Minister Of Information said that President Kiir will not attend the meeting next week because the meeting does not include president Kiir.  
IGAD invited all the signatories of the revitalized peace agreement in order to discuss challenges affecting the peace agreement.  
Hon. Makuei Lueth said that “the meeting will take place in Addis Ababa on 21 August. The parties have been asked to send three representatives each for a consultative meeting, so the meeting does not include the president.” 
The Information Minister also refused to disclose the names of the officials that will president the government.  
He also added that the president is committed to re-unite the country again and will not jeopardize it.  
Only few months left before the transitional government to be formed but some issues remain unsolved.  
Issues like: forming a unified army, and the exact number of states.  
More to come shortly... 

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