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...

SSPDF Retakes Gumuruk Town From The White Army

South Sudanese Army has retaken Gumuruk Town in the GPAA from the Jonglei Youths, an army spokesperson has said. 

Gumuruk Town was attacked last week by Jonglei Youths leaving more than 50 people dead and countless casualties. 

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai said that “Our forces regained control over Gumuruk. They entered Gumuruk yesterday [Wednesday 28th December 2022] at 5 in the evening,” said Gen. Lul.

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai further said that “they [SSPDF] have successfully also resisted the white army in their effort to capture LIkuangoli. I was told that all of them the attackers have assembled south of Gumuruk.”

GPAA Information Minister Hon. Abraham Kelang said that “jonglei armed youth have attacked us in Gumuruk, but they still outside the headquarters of Gumuruk, so, they are in Manya-bol Payam,” Kelany said.


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