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...

Taban Deng Gai briefs President Salva Kiir Mayardiit on the recent Russian-African Summit

 

File: Vice President Taban Deng Gai and President Salva Kiir. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has received a report from Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster Taban Deng Gai on his recent participation at the second Russian-African Summit.


Speaking to the media, VP Taban said African leaders used the event to call for peace between Russia and Ukraine.


He added that South Sudan's delegation held a number of sideline meetings, encouraging Russian entrepreneurs to come and invest in the country in a wide range of areas, including mining and education among others.


The VP was accompanied by Acting Foreign Minister Deng Dau Deng,  Minister of Mining Martin Abucha, and the First Undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo.

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