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 APPEALS FOR WORLDWIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE RETURNEES AND REFUGEES FLEEING THE CONFLICT IN SUDAN

 



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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has called for global Humanitarian support to the people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. 


The President spoke after getting a briefing on the current humanitarian situation by Minister Albino Atak Akol on Monday.


Minister Atak said the northern States of the country are now experiencing economic difficulties, as hundreds of returnees and refugees continue to enter the country from Sudan.


He said two hundred thousand people have so far crossed to South Sudan from Sudan since the eruption of conflict in Khartoum on 15 April 2023.


South Sudan is due to host a humanitarian conference to rally the support of donors to pledge their support to the welfare of the refugees and returnees.

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