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...

Leadership Overhaul: Kiir Sacks Two Undersecretaries in ICT Ministry





‎President Salva Kiir has issued a presidential decree sacking two senior officials from the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services. 

‎The decision, announced on state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), affects two undersecretaries who have been replaced with new appointees.

‎The officials removed from their posts are Wani Ladu Kenyi and Yath Awan Yath. They have been succeeded by Thomas Gatkuoth Yak and Martin Mabior Mawien, respectively.

‎No reasons were given for the dismissals, but the reshuffle is seen as part of the government’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency within public institutions.

‎Who are the new appointees?

‎While little is publicly known about Thomas Gatkuoth Yak’s previous roles, his appointment marks a new chapter in the leadership of the ICT ministry.

‎On the other hand, Martin Mabior Mawien brings significant experience in logistics and public procurement. 


He has previously served as Material Planning Coordinator at Winrock International and was First Deputy Director in the Procurement Unit at the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA).

‎The Ministry of ICT and Postal Services is a vital institution in the country’s modernization efforts. It oversees digital infrastructure, information dissemination, and postal connectivity areas crucial for governance, development, and national unity.

‎As the new undersecretaries assume office, attention will be on how they steer the ministry toward improved performance and accountability.

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