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 MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT

 



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President Kiir Wednesday met with South African’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement


The visiting South African Deputy President has been conducting meetings with various leaders and institutions in Juba to assess the progress of the peace deal.


Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Deng Dau Malek said the meeting further discussed the upcoming elections, with South Africa pledging to support the National Electoral Commission in its preparations for the polls.


President Kiir reaffirmed government keenness to implement the provisions of the agreement in order to take the country to the trajectory of peace and democratic elections at the end of the transitional period in 2024.

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