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...

United Nations Mission In South Sudan "UNMISS" Helicopter Crashed Landed At Juba International Airport "JIA'"


UN Helicopter Operated By UNMISS


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United Nations Mission In South Sudan "UNMISS" helicopter crash landed at Juba International Airport "JIA' today on Wednesday morning shortly after take off but no passenger nor crew members were injured. 


Juba International Airport "JIA'" Director Mr. Kur Kuol while speaking to the media said that, the helicopter had 12 passengers and 4 crew members..


“The plane belongs to UNMISS’ Rwanda contingent and it was having a mission today from Juba to Bor and from Bor to Ayod area,” he explained. “Shortly after taking off, it just crash-landed. The plane is safe and is not damaged. The passengers who were on it are safe and there were no injuries or death.” Kur said. 


“All the about 12 passengers and 4 crew members came out very clean and nothing happened to them.” Kur added. 


The reason for the helicopter to crash is not yet to be established but it is believed that the helicopter under went maintenance recently, Kur Kuol said. 


“The plane was on maintenance and what happened we do not know what happened during maintenance and only the UNMISS operation officer can tell you what happened.” Kur said.



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