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...
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Youths From Jonglei Overran Gumuruk Leaving Several People Dead

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Local officials said that several people are dead after armed Jonglei Youths Overran Gumuruk town in Greater Pibor Administrative Area. 

The never ending violence escalated after the Jonglei Youths attack Bich-Bich area in Greater Pibor. 

GPAA information Minister Hon.Abraham Kelang said the battle of Gumuruk town started on Tuesday evening and the clashes is still on going. 

“Battles for Gumurk town started on Monday evening, and on Tuesday morning, it resumed at 7 am. In the afternoon, they managed to enter the town. But fighting is still ongoing within Gumuruk town because our youth and SSPDF soldiers are fighting off the attackers within the town,” he said. 

Mr. Canaan Lelicho the head of GPAA Youths said that “In the afternoon at 1 pm, the SSPDF started retreating from Gumuruk because they are few in numbers and run out of ammunition. Now, those attackers are in the town, burning villages, even cutting down trees,”- Canaan Lelicho while speaking to Radiotamazuj. 

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  1. Anonymous29 December 2022 at 02:09

    That is very great different late us stand prayers God to touch theirs heart and love one another

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