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...

SSPDF Reclaims Nasir Town After Weeks of White Army Occupation ‎


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The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have taken back control of Nasir town in Upper Nile State after it was held for weeks by the Nuer White Army. 

‎This comes after heavy tensions in the region, with the area experiencing clashes and deadly airstrikes in recent weeks.

‎According to SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the army re-entered Nasir peacefully after the White Army fighters pulled out of the town before the arrival of government troops.

‎“The White Army vacated the area without a fight, and our forces are now fully in control of Nasir,” Koang said in a statement to the media.

‎Local sources say that the armed youth group had already withdrawn days earlier, following fighting between the two sides in nearby villages like Yomding and Kuich.

‎Nasir was first captured by the White Army on March 4, during a violent attack that resulted in the killing of SSPDF commander Gen. David Majur Dak. 

‎The government’s recent return to the town is seen as a significant step in regaining stability in the area.

‎However, many residents remain concerned about their safety. A resident of Nasir, who asked not to be named, told this blog, “People are still afraid to move around freely. We need peace, not just soldiers passing through.”

‎This development follows a tragic incident last month when UN helicopters evacuating SSPDF soldiers were fired upon, leaving many dead. 

‎Airstrikes also hit the area shortly after, worsening the humanitarian situation.

‎As government forces take control of Nasir, communities are calling for peace and support to rebuild their lives. 

‎Humanitarian organizations are being urged to step up assistance for displaced families and those affected by the recent violence.

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