South Sudan Reports 16 Fatalities Amid Recent Unrest
South Sudan’s police confirmed the deaths of 16 Sudanese nationals amid riots last week, spurred by allegations of violence against South Sudanese in Sudan. Protests in Juba and elsewhere criticized the Sudanese military’s alleged involvement. The government has enforced a curfew and reported the arrest of 24 suspects linked to the unrest.
On Monday, South Sudanese police reported that 16 Sudanese nationals lost their lives during riots that occurred last week. These disturbances were ignited by allegations regarding the killing of South Sudanese individuals in Sudan’s El Gezira region. Protests erupted in Juba, the nation’s capital, as well as in several other areas, reflecting outrage over perceived military involvement by Sudan in these incidents.
The unrest in South Sudan is rooted in heightened tensions between communities in both South Sudan and Sudan, particularly in the El Gezira region where violence has reportedly targeted civilians based on ethnic affiliations. Human rights organizations have expressed concern about ethnically motivated attacks conducted by the Sudanese military against those believed to support the rebel group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Such circumstances have intensified feelings of insecurity among Sudanese expatriates within South Sudan.
In response to the unrest, the South Sudan government has enforced a curfew and intensified security measures to protect its Sudanese nationals. A total of 24 individuals have been arrested in relation to the riots, with further legal actions pending investigations. The situation remains tense, highlighting ongoing conflicts between communities within the region.
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