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...

VP Taban Breaks Silence on Machar Arrest: “Let the Law Decide” ‎




‎South Sudan’s Vice President Gen. Taban Deng Gai has assured citizens that the peace agreement signed in 2018 remains strong, despite the recent house arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. 

‎Speaking during a visit to Unity State on Saturday, Gai said Machar’s detention is a legal issue not a political move.

‎“The arrest of Dr. Riek Machar should not be seen as a threat to peace,” Gai told a gathering in Rubkona County. “He will go through legal proceedings, and the law will determine whether he has done anything wrong.”

‎President Salva Kiir ordered the house arrest of Machar in late March, accusing him of involvement in recent violence in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. 

‎The move has sparked concerns among Machar’s supporters and raised fears of renewed conflict in his home region.

‎VP Taban, who leads the Infrastructure Cluster in the unity government, is part of the power-sharing arrangement formed after the five-year civil war. His visit aimed to calm tensions in Unity State and deliver a peace message from President Kiir.

‎“Our president has made it clear we should never return to war,” Taban said. “Our next fight must be against poverty, ignorance, disease, and hunger.”

‎Addressing local grievances, VP Taban urged Nuer communities including the Bul, Leek, and Jikany to settle disputes through legal channels instead of violence. He warned against politicians who use ethnic divisions to gain power.

‎“Communities must reject leaders who incite hatred. Peace and development benefit us all,” he added.

‎Paramount Chief Chiloak Puok of the Leek Nuer welcomed Gai’s remarks but called for fair distribution of services. “We will support peace,” Puok said, “but development must reach all communities equally. President Kiir is the leader of all tribes.”

‎The situation remains tense, but Vice President Gai’s visit signals the government’s effort to contain the crisis and reassure the public that peace is still the top priority.

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  1. I don't know if people still know the definition of peace while Nuer people are being bomb 💣

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