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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Dr. Riek Machar Urged The Internally Displaced Persons "IDPs" To Leave The Camps And Head Home Inorder To Rebuild Their Lives

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South Sudan First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar urged the Internally Displaced Persons IDPs allover the nation to leave the camps and return home inorder to rebuild their lives. 


The first Vice President was speaking during prayers for peace at one of the IDPs Camp in Juba today on Sunday. 


International Organization For Migration (IOM) data estimated that over 203,000 people are still living in the IDPs camps across the country following the 2013 and 2016 violence. 


The Peace Prayers was attended by over thousands of the Internally Displaced people held at the playground between the two camps.


Dr. Riek Machar while addressing the displaced person urged the IDPs to embrace Peace, Unity and Forgiveness.


“We are very much determined to implement this peace and you play a very important role in peace-building.” Dr. Riek Machar said. 


He further said that: “There are also IDPs in Bentiu, in Bor, In Malakal and Wau. I will repeat the same message, peace has come, and we must forgive ourselves and unite so that we start a better life tomorrow.”


“When we see you in this situation, we feel bad because you deserve to rebuild your lives and enjoy the privileges of peace like anyone else. If you are a trader, go and make business, if you are a farmer, go and cultivate. We don’t want you to continue living in this difficult situation.”


The Peace Prayers was also attended by some prominent members of South Sudan Government, Dr. Barnabas Marial, Angelina Teny, Stephen Phar Kuol and Yolanda Awel Deng. 


Dr. Barnaba Marial gave a short speech, he said that being in the displaced camps for 10 years is a long period.


“We are gathered here after ten years of your stay in the POC. It is a long time to be in a camp. That’s why we say peace must begin here.” Barnaba Marial said. 


“Today we have a government of national unity. Our political leaders are working together. All our political leaders are working together for peace.” He said. 


“Who is dying when there is war? It is our mothers, our women, and our children. These are the people dying. Did we get our country to die? It can never be. We must get together so that this country is run by all of us.” Barnaba Marial concluded. 



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