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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SOUTH SUDAN, SUDAN TO IMPROVE DIPLOMATIC TIES

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President Kiir on Tuesday met with the Sudanese delegation headed by the Member of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Lt General Shamseldin El Kabashi to discuss ways on how to improve bilateral relations on trade, economic cooperation and investment opportunities between the two sisterly countries.

 

The Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, Hon. Tut Gatluak Manime said the meeting centred on bilateral relations in areas of cooperation in line with the Cooperation Agreement that was signed between Juba and Khartoum in 2012. 



Hon. Tut also stated that President Kiir assured the Sudanese official of the smooth implementation of the Revitalized Peace agreement and reiterated his government’s commitment in ensuring that Sudan achieve a durable peace.


Bilateral relations between South Sudan and the Sudan were officially started on 9 July 2011 following South Sudan's independence. Sudan became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of South Sudan.


The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum ($701M), Gold ($111M), Forage Crops ($22M), Onions ($4.28M), and Scrap Iron ($3.68M). The most common destination for the exports of South Sudan are China ($677M), Uganda ($86.7M), United Arab Emirates ($57.1M), Italy ($24.3M), and India ($2.08M).


Sudan's most important export is gold (70 percent of total exports) followed by livestock (25 percent). Others include: oil, arabic gum and cotton. Main import partner is China (78 percent) followed by UAE, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Italy.

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