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 KIIR CONGRATULATES SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM (BRIGHT STARS)

 


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 President  Kiir on Saturday congratulated National Basketball Team 'Bright star' for qualifying for FIBA World Cup. He also invited South Sudanese basketball players in other international leagues to join the team and make the country proud.


President Kiir praised the 'patriotic' decision made by the team to represent South Sudan regardless of forgoing luxuries in Western countries. He promised to stand and support the team in the FIBA World Cup campaign scheduled in August 2023.


Senior Presidential Advisor, Gen. Kuol Mayang Juuk also congratulated the Bright stars team for qualifying for FIBA World Cup as well as making it as the top African team. Gen. Kuol added that sports brings people together and can be the best way of bringing peace back to the country.


National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu urged government to mobilise South Sudanese players in other international leagues to join the team, adding that camping will start in July before finally going to Japan in August. 


Finally, President of South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol Deng said the journey for qualification started three years ago in Kenya and now South Sudan qualified for FIBA World Cup.He finally thanked the President for the trust and support bestowed upon the team.

The South Sudan national basketball team is the national basketball team representing South Sudan. Its official name is South Sudan Basketball Federation. It was established in May 2011, and became a member of FIBA in December 2013. They are nicknamed the Bright Stars


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