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 says gunfire incident at former spy chief's home 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.
Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former spy chief who is under house arrest
Heavy gunfire has erupted 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
Gunfire reported in capital Juba
Sporadic heavy gunfire has been reported in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, in what appears to be clashes between rival armed groups. A security guard in the Thongpiny area told Radio Tamazuj that the fighting began near the residence of former spy chief Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, before spreading to areas near Juba Airport.
Mystery in South Sudan after sacked spy boss mired in gun battle
Confusion and mystery linger in South Sudan after the home of once-powerful former spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc was rocked by deadly gunfire. The battle lasted for more than 50 minutes on Thursday night,
Gunfire Erupts Near Military HQ in Juba Amid Rising Tensions
Heavy gunfire was reported near a military headquarters in Juba, South Sudan, raising alarms amidst political instability. Tensions escalated after the dismissal of intelligence chief Akol Koor Kuc and the postponement of national elections.
South Sudan’s Kiir holds urgent talks over shootout at ex-spy chief’s home
South Sudan 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.
Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital
The shooting began after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to Reuters reporters
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.
S.Sudan's Kiir holds urgent talks over shootout at ex-spy chief's home
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
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Tense calm after shootings in Juba
The South Sudanese army has called for calm following a heavy exchange of gunfire that erupted this evening at the residence ...
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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 ...
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 ...