Juba court jails eight over prostitution offences in Mia Saba

The Juba City Council Court has sentenced eight people to prison terms of up to one month for offences related to prostitution and the sexual exploitation of minors in Mia Saba residential neighbourhood in Juba.

The two men and six women were also fined between SSP 300,000 and SSP 900,000.

According to the city council, the suspects were arrested during an enforcement operation targeting prostitution in the Mia Saba 107 residential area.

The operation was conducted by the city council in collaboration with local authorities and community chiefs.

The council says some of those involved were minors aged between 14 and 20, with two cases involving the commercial sexual exploitation of minors.

The underage individuals were referred for juvenile management in accordance with local municipal regulations.

Under Juba City Council bylaws, engaging in or soliciting prostitution in public spaces, streets and residential areas is prohibited.