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 DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE


President Kiir And Col. Dr. Kennedy
Gaaniko Baime


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President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday met with the Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State.


The Deputy Governor is also SPLM Chairman in the State, Col. Dr. Kennedy Gaaniko Baime who briefed the President about the security situation and political development in the state.

 

In his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Col. Dr. Kennedy Gaaniko Baime said he informed President Kiir about the Political development after his recent visit to ten counties of the state.


Western Equatoria State, is a state in South Sudan. It has an area of 79,343 square kilometres. Its capital is Yambio. 


The state was divided into counties, each headed by a County Commissioner. Western Equatoria seceded from Sudan as part of the Republic of South Sudan on 9 July 1956.








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