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 National Police Signed A Bilateral Agreement With Sudan Police Force


The South Sudan National Police (SSNPS) signed a bilateral agreement with Sudan Police Force. In a ceremony held at the South Sudan Ministry of Interior headquarters in the capital Juba today.

The two countries reached joint recommendations in the agreement including Visa on Arrival at the Airports and all points of entries to both citizen of two sisterly countries, opening of the borders ,exchange of security information on the organized and transnational crimes, capacity building,training, cooperation and border management and joint security investigation, strengthen surveillance patrol at the borders , control illegal movement of people at the existing border crossing points, monitoring teams, sharing and transfer of experience, coordination and enhancing the provision of logistical support as much as possible.

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In his address, the Inspector General of South Sudan National Police Service Gen Majak Akech noted that the MoU between South Sudan national police and Sudan police force will double up the efforts and cooperation on many issues including security intelligence, information sharing, control of organized crimes at the borders, training to South Sudan National Service in Sudan.

“This is the beginning and good gesture between South Sudan police and Sudan police force,” Akech said.

“For us, we are very delighted and privileged to have you and it will be long lasting relationships that will actually path way for other generations to come.”

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In his remarks, the Director General of Sudan Police Force Gen.Adil Mohammed Ahmed noted that the presence of the SSNPS counterparts at this time shows strong commitment to work towards eradicating challenges, including joint police in fighting crime between the two countries.

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