South Sudan imposes curfew following deadly revenge attacks on Sudanese

South Sudan imposes curfew following deadly revenge attacks on Sudanese


BBC

Following a spate of attacks on businesses and homes owned by people from Sudan, the police chief in neighbouring South Sudan has announced a nightly curfew to calm tensions.

Three people have been killed and seven have been injured in violent confrontations with security officers in the capital, Juba, and the north-western town of Aweil, say police. Their nationalities have not been disclosed.

Three houses belonging to Sudanese nationals were set on fire in Aweil, according to officers.

Nobody will be allowed out on the streets between 18:00 and 06:00 local time [16:00 and 04:00 GMT] so as to “prevent any violations of public and private property,” said Insp Gen Abraham Manyuat Peter on Friday.

A second police source told the BBC that officers rescued 45 Sudanese traders in Juba who are now receiving protection at a police station.

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