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...

President Salva Kiir Joins Thousands Of Mourners In Juba For The Funeral Of Late Defence Minister Gen.John Kong


South Sudan President Salva Kiir today join mourners to mourn our late former Minister of Defence General John Koang. Thousands of mourners were present at Medan Simba for the funeral prayers for the late Defence Minister Gen. John Kong who died in Nairobi on 26th December 2022. 

President Kiir describe the late Gen. John Kong as a true friend and a selfless fighter during our struggle for freedom. 

President Kiir further said eulogized the late Gen. Kong by saying the late general dedicated his life to struggle against marginalization and injustice. 

He further said that the late Kong is a principled man who do not condone tribal politics but believed in diversity and coexistence among South Sudanese. 

In the attendance were the First Vice President H. E Riek Machar, Vice Presidents H.E . James Wani Igga, H.E Taban Deng Gai, H.E. Rebecca Nyandeng and the Speaker of Parliament RH. Nunu Kumba, among other senior government officials.

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