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 AND SPLM TOP BRASS HELD A CRUCIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS THE VOLATILE SECURITY SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN AND SUDAN


PRESIDENT KIIR and SPLM Top Brass 

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President Kiir and 'SPLM' leaders held a closed door meeting to discuss the security situation in the country and also the situation in Sudan. 


In a closed door meeting chaired by President Kiir in Juba on Tuesday, the agenda of the meeting was to discuss the security situation in the two countries and the economic repercussions of the security situation in Sudan and South Sudan. 


President Kiir, and his deputies Dr. James Wani Igga, Daniel Awet Akot and Kuol Manyang Juuk also discussed the current security and political developments in the Sudan. 


While addressing the media, Vice President and SPLM deputy Chairman Dr. James Wani Igga says SPLM appeal to the Sudanese leaders to come to the negotiating table in order to bring the conflict to an end.


He said SPLM as a liberation party is committed to restoration of peace and stability in the region.


Sudan is almost collapsing as forces loyal to two rival generals are battling for control of the resource-rich North African nation.


According to United Nations figures, the ongoing conflict has left over hundred people dead and thousands injured and thousands more are displaced. 


Sudan currently is being controlled by Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan. Sudan's Sovereign Council, the military-civilian body that is the highest power in the transitional government. 


Gen. Abdel Fatah Abdelrahman is the current ruler of Sudan since the fall of Omar al-Bashir. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is the civilian leader of the cabinet.

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