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...

Finance Ministry Launches Website, To Promote Transparency

 

Hon. Dier Tong Ngor National
Finance Minister 


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The Ministry of Finance and Planning has launched its official website, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and public consumption of economic information. 


The website, www.mofp.gov.ss, is also expected to digitize daily service delivery and public transactions. 


According to the Minister of Finance, Dier Tong Ngor, the creation of an official government website is a requirement under the Public Financial Management and Accountability Act (2011) and is a request by international donors to assess the level of transparency in the management of public funds and donor money.


During the ceremony, the Ministry also launched the Aid Information Management System (AIMS), which is expected to enhance the government's ability to manage funds acquired through grants, aid, loans, and public funds, as well as improve relations between the government, development partners, and the private sector. 


The launching ceremony was presided over by the Minister, and was attended by representatives from the National Communication Authority, Access to Information Commission, development partners, private sector, civil society organizations, academia, think tanks, and ministry staffs. 


The website provides details about the Ministry's structure and leadership profile, daily news activities, functions and core values, directorates, as well as relevant economic documents such as budget, laws, circulars, resolutions, reports, contract tenders, and job opportunities.

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