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...
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Akobo Commissioner Rejects Suspension, Accuses Jonglei Governor of Political Targeting

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Puok Nyang Tutjiek, the Commissioner of Akobo County in Jonglei State


‎Tensions have flared in Jonglei State after the Commissioner of Akobo County, Puok Nyang Tutjiek, rejected his suspension issued by Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok, calling it a politically motivated move aimed at silencing his support for SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar.

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‎Tutjiek, a senior SPLM-IO official, was suspended over the weekend following accusations by the governor that he violated administrative procedures by traveling to neighboring Ethiopia without official clearance and for publicly demanding Machar’s release from house arrest.

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‎In a strong response, Commissioner Tutjiek insisted that his trip had been approved by the former deputy governor and defended his right to call for the release of his party chairman. “Dr. Riek Machar is my leader. I have the right to speak up for him,” he said.

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‎He further questioned the legality of the suspension, saying the governor lacked the authority to remove him without due process and consultation with SPLM-IO leadership. “This is a clear attempt to intimidate us politically. It will not work,” Tutjiek declared.

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‎The move has drawn concern from civil society. Ter Manyang Gatwech, a prominent activist, warned that the suspension could worsen tensions in Jonglei and provoke unrest among the Lou Nuer community, which has remained a stronghold of the SPLM-IO since the outbreak of the 2013 conflict.

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‎This unfolding dispute highlights the fragile state of South Sudan’s unity government. While formed in 2020 under the revitalized peace agreement, many critical provisions including the integration of forces and preparations for elections remain stalled. The political standoff between the SPLM and SPLM-IO continues to challenge the peace process.

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‎As the situation develops, eyes remain on whether national leadership will intervene to resolve the political dispute and prevent further instability in Jonglei.

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