Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba
A U.N. safety alert to staff members there said the shooting was related to the arrest of the former head of the National Security Service.
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.
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
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,
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.
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.
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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S.Sudan's Kiir holds urgent talks over shootout at ex-spy chief's home
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Shakhboot bin Nahyan meets President of South Sudan
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Minister of State met with Salva Kiir Mayardit President of the Republic of South Sudan ...