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...

Malakal Disarmament Operation Underway ‎


Upper Nile state’s police commissioner, Maj. Gen. Mayen Akon

Authorities in Malakal have launched a house-to-house search to seize illegal firearms as part of efforts to improve security in Upper Nile State. 

‎The operation comes shortly after the army retook Nasir from the White Army militia, highlighting rising tensions in the region.

‎Police Commissioner Maj. Gen. Mayen Akon says the goal is to protect civilians, but reactions from the public are mixed. 

‎While some support the move, others fear it may target youth unfairly and fail to address deeper issues like unemployment and lack of basic services.

‎This operation is a reminder that peace in South Sudan requires more than just disarmament it demands investment in communities and reconciliation.

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