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 Salva Kiir Mayardiit gave directives to all the state governors to stabilize security in their respective states

 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has directed the Governors to stabilize their areas, by ending cattle raiding among communities.


President Kiir was addressing the Governors of Warrap State Manhiem Bol Malek, Rin Tueny Mabor of Lakes State, Dr. Joseph Monytuil of Unity State as well as Chief of Administrators of Ruweng Stephano Wieu Malik and of Abyei Dr. Chol Deng Alaak in Juba on Monday.


Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs Tut Gatluak Manime blamed the conflicts on the presence of illicit firearms in the hands of unauthorized persons.

 

Tut says plans are underway to hold a peace and reconciliation conference in Kuajok bringing communities from the said States.


The Advisor said the government is now prioritizing civilian disarmament in order to stem out unnecessary conflicts among communities in the region.


Top security Chiefs attended the meeting, seen as crucial in ending intra and inter-states cattle raids.

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