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...

Dollo Payam Death Toll rises to Eight (8)



Dollo Payam executive director of Juba County said that the death toll from last week's cattle related violence has risen to eight. 

Peter Modi said that: "On Thursday three people were killed, they were shot just here on this road. And after two days which was Saturday, another five were also killed and all village was burnt down with everything including food and goats,"-Peter Modi. 

 Peter Modi said during the visit of Juba County Commissioner, Charles Joseph Wani on Monday.

Director Peter Modi further said that six others were reportedly wounded in two separate attacks on Thursday, and Saturday respectively.

The executive director further said that the incident resulted in Mass displacement of people in the area. 

“Now, these people here don’t have anything even blankets and clothes or a place to sleep”, he said.

During the visit, both Juba County Commissioner and the Dollo Payam Executive Director ordered the evacuation of the herders from the area.

The County officials of Juba are blaming the herders for the grievances the locals are facing in the county. 

This is as their activities have disrupted farming and the movement of children to and from schools.

Among the most direct effects of the raiding are loss of human lives, reduced number of livestock as well as reduced access to water, pasture and even loss of homes.



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