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...

Gunmen Storm Tambura Hospital: Health Services Disrupted in Western Equatoria



‎In a disturbing escalation of insecurity in South Sudan, two armed men stormed Tambura Hospital on Thursday morning, forcing the only major health facility in the area to close temporarily. 

‎The attackers, reportedly dressed in police uniforms with their faces covered, entered the hospital compound between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m., firing warning shots and stealing two motorbikes, including one that belonged to a patient.

‎According to Dr. Gabriel Benai Juma, the county’s medical director, the closure was necessary to safeguard patients and health staff while assessing the ongoing security risks. “We have reported previous threats, but the response has been slow. Our workers no longer feel safe,” Dr. Benai said in a statement.

‎Midwife Anigia Angelina, who witnessed the terrifying incident, said both patients and staff were traumatized. “People started running in all directions. It was chaos. We need urgent government protection,” she stressed.

‎Security Response and Concerns Over Safety

‎Philip Madut Tong, the County Police Commissioner, confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway. He urged the public to be vigilant and to report anyone wearing unauthorized uniforms. “We’re tracking the suspects and calling on residents to cooperate with law enforcement,” he said.

‎The motive behind the attack remains unclear. However, it comes just days after a Catholic Church official was killed in Tambura, raising alarm over growing insecurity in Western Equatoria.

‎A Call for Action to Protect Healthcare Facilities

‎Health workers across South Sudan are increasingly vulnerable amid ongoing instability. 

‎The Tambura Hospital attack underscores the urgent need for better protection and faster government response. If left unaddressed, such incidents risk undermining public health services in remote and conflict-prone areas.

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