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...

Breaking News: President Salva Kiir has dismissed the Commissioner General of National Revenue Authority, Hon. Africana Mande, and appointed Hon. Simon Akuei Deng as his replacement.


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The removal of the Commissioner General of National Revenue Authority, Hon. Africana Mande happened immediately after President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has dismissed Albino Dak Othow from his position as the Deputy Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). 

The Commissioner of the National Revenue Authority was immediately replaced by Hon. Simon Akuei Deng. 

Also on the same note, Taban Abel Aguek has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner General in his place.

The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) is the government body responsible for overseeing tax collection, managing revenue, and ensuring compliance with taxation laws in South Sudan. 

South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) was established to improve financial governance, the SSRA plays a critical role in generating domestic revenue to fund government services and reduce reliance on foreign aid and oil exports. 

South Sudan Revenue Authority 'SSRA' is tasked with modernizing and streamlining tax administration, improving transparency, and boosting revenue generation to support the country's economic development.


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