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 and Agwelek Forces Capture New Fangak in Jonglei State ‎


SSPDF Soldier 

‎Government troops from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), backed by the Agwelek militia, have taken control of New Fangak (Phom) in Fangak County, Jonglei State, following a coordinated military offensive against forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the White Army.

‎Major General Paromi Angui, the SSPDF operations commander and deputy commander of Agwelek forces, confirmed the capture, stating that the operation began on May 12 and resulted in the seizure of both New Fangak town and the Alel area to its south.

‎According to Gen. Paromi, government forces suffered minimal losses, with one soldier killed and a few others wounded. 

‎He claimed that the opposition suffered heavier casualties and reported the capture of two SPLA-IO fighters. He also noted that air power and river barges supported the operation.

‎Eyewitnesses and reports from the ground indicated that several houses were seen burning in New Fangak during and after the fighting. 

‎Most civilians had reportedly fled the area, but Gen. Paromi called on them to return, assuring them that unarmed civilians would not be harmed.

‎This development marks a major blow to SPLA-IO, as New Fangak has long been considered one of its strategic strongholds in Greater Jonglei. 

‎The SSPDF, with Agwelek’s support, now vows to continue military operations across Fangak County to neutralize remaining opposition and White Army elements.

‎The Agwelek militia, under the leadership of Gen. Johnson Olony, was partially integrated into the national army following a 2022 peace deal. 

‎Gen. Olony currently serves as assistant chief of defense forces for mobilization and disarmament.

‎The security situation remains tense, and humanitarian concerns are growing as displaced civilians seek safety amid fears of renewed violence in surrounding areas.

‎Stay with us for updates on this developing story.

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