Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba
Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to Reuters reporters and an alert sent to United Nations staff.
South Sudan’s army say gunfire incident at former spy chief's residence is resolved
Major General Lul Ruai Koang, a spokesperson for South Sudan People’s Defense Force, told journalists that the gunfire resulted from a misunderstanding during an operation to relocate Koor to his secondary residence, as directed by President Salva Kiir.
South Sudan’s capital on edge after shootout at ex-spy chief’s home
JUBA: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir held an urgent meeting of top security brass on Friday after a shootout at the home of powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former spy chief who is under house arrest
Heavy gunfire erupted late Thursday in South Sudan’s capital of Juba at the home of the country's former spy chief who has been under house arrest for the past two months, residents said. According to witnesses,
Tensions Escalate: Gunfire Erupts in Juba at Former Spy Chief’s Residence
Gunfire broke out in Juba, South Sudan's capital, at the home of former intelligence chief Gen. Akol Koor. Under house arrest for two months, Koor’s guards exchanged fire with soldiers. Two were injured,
Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba - Reuters reporter
Heavy gunfire erupted near the military headquarters in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening, a Reuters reporter said. It was not immediately clear who was shooting. Sustained gunfire broke out around 7 p.
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Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba
Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening after security forces moved to arrest the former head ...