The Special Protection Unit (SPU) of the South Sudan National Police Service in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has received three motorbikes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen the investigation and response to gender-based violence (GBV) across the state.
The motorbikes, donated with support from the Government of Japan, aim to improve mobility for law enforcement officers tasked with handling GBV and capital offence cases.
According to UNDP officials, the support targets SPU units in Gok Machar and Wanyjok, areas identified as having high rates of GBV, as well as the Court Police attached to the Aweil State High Court.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Acting Commissioner of Police, Major General Mayom Riak, welcomed the donation and underscored the importance of joint efforts in addressing GBV.
“Collaboration is key in the fight against gender-based violence,” he said, reaffirming the police leadership’s commitment to strengthening protection services and declaring “No to GBV” in Northern Bahr el Ghazal.
The event was attended by representatives of civil society organizations, including Counsel Deng Majak, Director of Legal Administration and Community Policing, who noted that the motorbikes would enable faster case follow-up and improve coordination between police units and community structures.
Officials say the improved mobility will allow investigators and court police officers to travel more efficiently, ensuring that cases are filed, documented, and processed without unnecessary delays. The donation is part of broader efforts under the Rule of Law Forum to enhance access to justice and reinforce accountability mechanisms in South Sudan.
The support arrives as the country marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, reinforcing the ongoing call for stronger, collective action to address the persistent threat of GBV in communities across South Sudan.
