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...

The governor of Central Equatoria State briefs President Kiir on his recent tour to the Middle East

File: President Kiir and CES Governor Emmanuel Adil. 



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Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has briefed President Kiir on the State Government's endeavor to improve farming through investment


On Tuesday, the Governor reported to the President about his recent investment tour to the Middle East and Turkey, where he wooed entrepreneurs to come and invest in Central Equatoria State.


Governor Adil said the State government has distributed a number of tractors to the counties as "a significant development aimed at strengthening agricultural production and enhance food security in the country".


While in the Middle East, Governor Adil said he explored potential partnerships with investors in the agricultural sector to increase food production, hence  eradicate hunger in the country. 


He also presented a report about the situation in the state, and the preparedness for the upcoming general elections.


The Governor said Equatoria region is ready to hold the  SPLM rally for the endorsement of President Kiir as the flag bearer of SPLM party for 2024 General elections.

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