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 Met With Humanitarian Affairs And Disaster Management Minister To Address Challenges Facing Humanitarian Sector


President Kiir and the humanitarians team


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President Kiir met with the Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs And Disaster Management Hon, Albino Atak Akol. 


In the same meeting the president also met with the Chairperson for Relief And Rehabilitation Commission Mr. Manasseh Wole Waya. 


The meeting was to discuss on issues affecting Humanitarian Workers in the country and how to address the issues. 


In his remarks, the Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino Atak said they discussed about the anticipated floods that is expected to occur during rainy season. 


Hon. Albino said the government has put in place humanitarian response plan and measures to support people in dire need of humanitarian assistance.


According to a report published by UNICEF Seventy percent of the South Sudanese population is in need of humanitarian assistance. Of the 9.4 million people in need, 5 million are children.






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