Holiday Security Measures Across the Country
Maj. Gen. Monday Anoka told delegates in Juba that the South Sudan National Police Service has bolstered patrols across markets, churches and highways to deter theft and armed crime ahead of Christmas (Standard Zone News).
Command posts will monitor urban hotspots day and night, while officers at roadblocks will conduct quick checks to keep traffic flowing and reassure travellers, Anoka explained, urging residents to keep calm and share information with the nearest police unit immediately.
Firm Legal Stand Against Hate Speech
Speaking at the National Conference on Combating Hate Speech and Strengthening Social Cohesion, the spokesperson warned that derogatory content circulating online can ignite ethnic tensions and jeopardise fragile peace accords.
He reminded participants that South Sudan’s law criminalises incitement, pledging dedicated investigative teams to track digital footprints, arrest suspects and submit evidence to prosecutors without delay.
Media’s Crucial Role in Social Cohesion
Anoka described journalists as guardians of truth able to bridge divides through balanced reporting, but also as potential accelerators of conflict if rumours are repeated unchecked.
The three-day conference, hosted by the Media Authority with Journalists for Human Rights, encourages editors to fact-check social media trends and amplify reconciliatory voices under the banner ‘Beyond the Painful Divides’.
Community Cooperation Key to Peace
Police headquarters says security cannot be outsourced; families are urged to report suspicious gatherings, anonymous threats or abandoned parcels through established hotlines before rumours spread.
Faith leaders and market chiefs have already scheduled joint neighbourhood walks with patrol units, a gesture the force hopes will demonstrate solidarity and prevent opportunistic crime during late-night worship services.
Calm Yet Festive Outlook Ahead
With national examinations concluded and diaspora relatives arriving, authorities predict lively streets but anticipate a peaceful season if the public maintains restraint and mutual respect.
‘Security is everyone’s responsibility,’ Anoka repeated, expressing confidence that coordinated policing, vigilant citizens and responsible media will deliver a safe, hate-free Christmas across South Sudan.