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 returns to Juba after an official visit to Uganda

File: President Kiir and President Museveni of Uganda. 

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South Sudan President His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned back to Juba after one day working visit to Uganda. 


Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. James Pita Morgan said the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and matters of regional dimension. 


The Principals expressed their commitment to restore regional stability and pledged to double efforts aimed at resolving the Sudanese crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.


The meeting was attended by Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, the Director General- External Security Organization (ESO), Ambassador Joseph Ocwet.


While the South Sudan delegation included Hon. Barnaba Marial Benjamin -Minister of Presidential Affairs, Hon. Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro- Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Hon. Dr. James Pitia Morgan- Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, among others


President Kiir was received by the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and other senior government officials.

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