Juba authorities review market security operations
Caretaker Mayor Christopher Serafino Wani Swaka chaired a meeting to address unauthorised brokering and improve public order.
Juba authorities are reviewing security operations in neighbourhoods and markets to tackle unauthorised brokering by young people and improve public order. The review took place during a high-level strategic meeting on Friday, November 6, led by Caretaker Mayor Christopher Serafino Wani Swaka. Senior police generals, security commanders, and heads of security agencies attended the meeting.
Discussions focused on assessing neighbourhood security performance, strengthening community safety, and enhancing cooperation between law enforcement and residents. The authorities also examined security challenges in markets, specifically unauthorised brokering activities involving young people. Mayor Swaka urged security personnel to act professionally and build public trust through responsible conduct.
Swaka stated that lasting security and public order depend on mutual trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He reaffirmed the city council’s commitment to working with security agencies to address operational gaps and strengthen coordination. The goal is to make Juba safer, cleaner, and more peaceful.
Why it mattersJuba residents are affected by security operations in their neighbourhoods and markets, with a focus on public order and unauthorised brokering.