At least 12 people have died in South Sudan from protests targeting Sudanese nationals. These protests erupted after reports of South Sudanese fatalities in Sudan. Authorities imposed a curfew, although violence persisted, leading to various casualties and unrest across cities.
In South Sudan, at least 12 individuals have lost their lives over the past two days amid ongoing protests directed at Sudanese nationals, despite the establishment of a curfew intended to quell the unrest, according to security force reports released on Saturday. The emergence of violence followed allegations that 29 South Sudanese citizens had been killed in Sudan’s Al-Jazeera state, igniting widespread demonstrations.
The recent protests in South Sudan are rooted in escalating tensions due to reported fatalities among South Sudanese in Sudan. Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan in April 2023, a significant number of Sudanese have sought refuge in South Sudan, increasing local tensions and leading to violent confrontations as public anger rises against the Sudanese community.
The situation remains tense but seemingly stabilized after the imposition of a curfew and police action during the protests. While calm prevails in the capital Juba following heightened police presence, the threat of violence lingers as both communities deal with the implications of the ongoing strife in Sudan.
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