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 swears in the new deputy governor of Warrap State

File: President and Warrap State Deputy Governor Hon. Aluel Deng. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit today on Friday presided over the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Warrap State Hon. Aluel Garang. 


During the swearing in ceremony, president Salva Kiir Mayardiit directed Hon. Aluel Deng to work hand in hand with her colleagues in her respectful State and also serve the people of Warrap. 


Warrap State Governor Hon. Manhiem Bol Malek also appealed to Aluel's party which OPP 'Other Political Parties to support her as she performs her duties in the state. 


Peter Mayen Majongdit who is the leader of the opposition consortium known as Other Political Parties, OPP,  pledged to support the new deputy Governor to enable her to deliver her mandate.


Following the oath taking ceremony, Aluel Garang said she will do her best to work for the protection and provision of services to the people of Warrap State.


Aluel Garang was appointed on 28th July this year, replacing Deborah Odul who is now a member of the National Assembly.

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