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 MEETS DELEGATION FROM WORLD BANK TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

 

President Kiir and the delegates from
World Bank


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President Kiir on Wednesday met with a delegates from the World Bank led by Vice President for Eastern And Southern Africa Region, Victoria Kwakwa to they talked about development projects, programs and peace agreement. 


National Minister Of Finance And Economic Planning, Hon. Dier Tong Ngor also attended the discussion. 


Hon. Dier Tong Ngor, said that the World Bank  has been funding various projects in the fields of agriculture, energy, infrastructure as well as Economic Empowerment activities for vulnerable women.


Hon. Dier Tong Ngor stated that the government is committed to implementation of the Roadmap, adding that it will continue building strong partnership with the World Bank.


Victoria Kwakwa asserted that World Bank is commited to funding projects and programs to support South Sudan address its full potential. 


Kwakwa also said South Sudan has enormous assets to achieve rapid economic growth and development for all the people. 


She further revealed that International Finance Co-operation, "IFC" a member of World Bank will facilitate private investment to help the country achieve peace dividend.


The Bank Of South Sudan "BSS" has an outstanding liability to the QNB, amounting to US$627 million. Oil-related short-term loans have declined significantly, from an estimated US$338 million in March 2019 to US$99 million in June 2020.






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