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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President Kiir Sacks NCA Director General Napoleon Adok, Appoints Gieth Kon Mathiang ‎

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‎In a surprise presidential decree, President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Napoleon Adok Gai as the Director General of the National Communication Authority (NCA), a powerful regulatory body overseeing South Sudan’s telecommunications and internet sectors.

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‎He has been replaced by Gieth Kon Mathiang, whose appointment takes immediate effect. The presidency did not offer an official explanation for the shake-up.

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‎Napoleon Adok had held the position since 2020 and was instrumental in expanding digital infrastructure and implementing key regulatory frameworks intended to modernize South Sudan’s telecom industry. 

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‎Under his leadership, the NCA launched initiatives to improve mobile connectivity, oversee licensing compliance, and promote local innovation in ICT. 

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‎However, his tenure was also marked by criticism over high data costs and limited access to internet services in rural areas.

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‎The new Director General, Gieth Kon Mathiang, is a relatively lesser known figure in the public domain. 


Observers say his appointment signals a possible shift in the government’s digital policy focus, particularly as the country prepares for national elections and strengthens information controls.

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‎The change in leadership comes at a critical time as South Sudan continues to grapple with issues around cyber regulation, digital literacy, and growing public demand for online freedoms.

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‎This development also raises questions about the government’s broader plans for restructuring national institutions, especially as President Kiir continues to reshuffle key officials across security, finance, and infrastructure sectors.

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‎More updates to follow as this story develops.

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