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...

Over 200 Houses And Granaries Burnt To Ashes In Lafon County Fire Outbreak

 


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Over 200 hundred houses have been burnt to ashes in Lafon County leaving over 1,000 people homeless. 

Mr. Magisto Ukachi Agweri Lafon County Commissioner said that fire broke out in one of the villages of Lotobok Boma when children were trying to prepare breakfast in the absence of their parents. 

“The households that burned are 213 and there are other small houses including granaries that have not been counted. The situation of those affected is now dire because they lost all the food they harvested,” he said. “The homeless people are now sheltering at Longiro Primary School and others are at the health facility.” Magisto said. 

Mr. Magisto the commissioner of Lafon said that the fire spread first because it was blown by strong winds.

Law maker Angelo Ayongyang who is the current area Member of Parliament confirmed the incident and said the situation of the homeless is growing worst and they need immediate assistance. 

“It is really unfortunate and the victims are now suffering because all the harvest they stored has been destroyed. I call on humanitarian agencies to rescue the situation,” he said. “Yesterday (Monday), I called the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) and they said they will send an assessment team.” Ayongyang said. 

He further said that: “A similar fire also razed properties in Imehejek last week.” 

Lafon is a county in Eastern Equatoria State of South Sudan. The largest town is Lafon. Lafon County is located in South Sudan.




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