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...

Jonglei Governor Under Fire By The Law Makers For Failing To Contain The Border Clashes

 


The lawmakers are not happy with Jonglei State Governor Denay Chagor for failing to manage the current conflicts in Jonglei and GPA. 

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The lawmakers faulted the two Administrators for failing to coordinate with one another to solve the security issue across their borders..

Bol Joseph Again one of the law makers said that; “you fought until you had an administrative area, but still you could not control your people,”-Bol Agau. 

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Bol Agau urged that it was wrong to grant autonomy to Pibor if they cannot contain the insecurities in their region. 

“You cannot claim a land that you want to rule when you are not controlling your people.” “Why do I have GPAA?”-Bol Agau. 

He also added that Governor Chagor should have addressed the insecurities in his State and alleged that the governor is not conversant with his people of Jonglei. 

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“He does not raise this with the central government, not even to know where his challenges are. “People want to live in denial, refusing to accept reality,” Bol Agau.

Law maker Bol Agau further said that: ”why would we have a governor in Jonglei State who does not control his people; people don’t listen to [him]?”-Bol. 

Law maker Juma Zakariah, said the the two warring communities should have held those responsible accountable. 





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