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...

South Sudan national basketball team applauded by president Kiir

 

File: President Kiir and national basketball team. 


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President Kiir today met with the national basketball team and congratulated them for their remarkable achievement of qualifying for the Olympics 2024


The qualifications for the Olympics came after South Sudan national basketball team showcased an outstanding performance in the Fiba World Cup 2023


The players and the coaching staff were accorded a warmly welcome at the presidential palace. 


The President expressed his pride and admiration for the team's dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent, which ultimately led to their qualification for the Olympics.


South Sudan's Men's National Basketball team is currently ranked number 62 in world. 


South Sudan national basketball team official name is South Sudan Basketball Federation. It was established in May 2011, and became a member of FIBA in December 2013.

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