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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DR. LAM AKOL MET WITH PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR

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Dr. Lam Akol And President Kiir 



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The leader of National Democratic Movement Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin is calling for timely conduct of elections as agreed in the peace Road Map.


Dr. Lam Akol was speaking to journalists shortly after meeting President Kiir on Wednesday.


"We thank the President for the reception and hospitality accorded to us, since I came to Juba. We discussed with him the next stage, which is  preparations for the general elections, because we know that the peace agreement must end up with elections" Dr. Lam said.


The veteran politician said "it is our belief that it is possible to hold the elections if we speed up the implementation of the requirements that create the atmosphere for elections, because our people are anxious to have elections and not extensions."


Lam said, "what needs to be done now is creating a conducive atmosphere where all the political parties are free to propagate their programs by meeting the people."


The government however says execution of the pending tasks such as unification and redeployment of the army, establishment of the National Elections Commission, formation of Political Parties Council and enactment of a permanent constitution are on-going.

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