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...

Uganda Denies Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan Amid UN Allegations ‎


Uganda Army (UPDF)


‎Ugandan army has strongly denied accusations of using chemical or barrel weapons in South Sudan, following a recent UN report suggesting that a highly flammable liquid was deployed in aerial strikes. 

‎This comes just weeks after Uganda deployed special forces to South Sudan to support government forces amid ongoing conflict between SSPDF and the white army.

‎The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) dismissed the allegations, instead accusing First Vice President Riek Machar and his allies of spreading "AI-generated propaganda" to discredit Uganda’s military presence. 

‎The accusations have raised concerns over the nature of military operations in South Sudan, with potential implications for regional stability.

‎If verified, the UN’s findings could lead to diplomatic fallout and further scrutiny of foreign military involvement in the conflict. 

‎The situation remains fluid as international bodies and South Sudanese authorities investigate the claims.

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