Authorities in Juba have launched a comprehensive review of security operations across city neighborhoods and commercial districts, prioritizing the suppression of unauthorized brokering activities among young people and the enhancement of overall public safety.
The policy evaluation was formalized during a high-level strategic meeting convened on Friday, November 6. The session was chaired by the Caretaker Mayor of Juba City Council, Christopher Serafino Wani Swaka, alongside his three deputy mayors. The high-level gathering brought together senior police generals, regional security commanders, and heads of various security agencies operating throughout the capital city to align operational strategies.
Central to the discussions was a rigorous performance assessment of neighborhood security sectors and sub-sectors. Official delegates evaluated existing operational protocols, focusing on strategies to strengthen community-level security and foster effective cooperation between law enforcement agencies and local residents.
A primary concern raised during the proceedings was the growing influence of informal market brokers. Authorities examined persistent security and economic challenges within municipal markets, highlighting unauthorized brokering activities primarily involving local youth. Officials emphasized that addressing these unregulated practices is critical to restoring order, protecting legitimate merchants, and ensuring predictable business operations across Juba’s commercial hubs.
Addressing the assembled security leadership, Mayor Swaka stressed the importance of institutional integrity, urging security personnel to maintain professional discipline and actively work toward restoring public confidence through responsible conduct. He explicitly reminded officers that law enforcement personnel must lead by example by adhering strictly to municipal sanitation and safety regulations, reaffirming that no individual remains above the law.
Swaka maintained that long-term stability cannot be achieved through enforcement alone, noting that lasting security and public order depend fundamentally on mutual trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Moving forward, the city council reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating closely with security agencies to close operational gaps, optimize inter-agency coordination, and maintain a safer, cleaner, and more peaceful environment for all residents of Juba.
