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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Rebel Group, SPLM-IO Pondering On Next Move After Stalemate Over The Firing Of Their Own Defence Minister

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Dr. Riek Machar And President Kiir 


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South Sudan People's Liberation Movement In Opposition "SPLM-IO" officials met and discussed ways forward after they had a "stalemate" with the government over the dismissal of their very own Defence Minister.


The move by President Kiir to "fire" SPLM-IO Defence Minister prompted "SPLM-IO to have the crucial meeting on ways forward since the "president" blatantly breached a peace agreement. 


SPLM-IO Defence Minister was sacked and also the Interior Minister was also dismissed triggering a disputes between the two parties. 


Anonymously speaking to the media SPLM-IO senior member said that: “The meeting of the SPLM Political Bureau took place in Juba after the swearing of the new defense minister. The meeting discussed the violation of the peace agreement,” SPLM-IO senior Official said. 


 “The SPLM-IO reaffirmed its position on the unilateral decision by the president to remove the defense minister and swap the two ministries. It is a violation of the peace agreement. So the SPLM-IO calls for the reinstatement of the defense minister and revocation of the decision swapping the ministries.” SPLM-IO senior Official said.


The Peace Agreement is in "Jeopardy" because of the stalemate over the Defence Ministry position. SPLM-IO senior Official said. 


 “We are now changing our strategy from just issuing statements to a diplomatic and political move. There are ongoing initiatives for interventions into the matter and find an amicable solution to the issue,” SPLM-IO SENIOR OFFICIAL said.


“The security arrangements should be fully implemented; the refugees should be repatriated and legal frameworks for the elections need to be in place. Also, we need freedom for the political parties,” he concluded.



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