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...

Pibor Local Officials Received 6 Abducted Children From Jonglei State



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Local Officials from Greater Pibor Administrative Area received 6 Abducted children from Jonglei State.

The abductees includes 5 children and a mother who were rescued from Bor and Uror Counties, Jonglei State information Minister John Samuel said. 

GPAA Information Minister confirmed that they have received the abducted children an a mother and arrangements are underway to unite them with their families. 

“The government of Jonglei State, through our partners, on Friday handed over to us 6 persons who were abducted from Gumuruk during the recent violence,” Kelang said. “They include a mother with her 2 boys and a girl and other two boys. They are still in our custody and will be reunited with their loved ones soon.” Kelang said. 

Uror County Commissioner Mr. Machot Kenyjak said that he is ready to recover any abducted person from his county and called out to his counterparts the GPAA officials to reciprocate too. 

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