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.
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 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.
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 sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
Gunfire Near Military HQ Sparks Tension in Juba
Gunfire erupted near the military headquarters in Juba, South Sudan, creating tension and uncertainty. The shooting began around 7 p.m. and continued sporadically. A military spokesperson is investigating the situation to gather details on the cause and involved parties.
South Sudan probes shootout at sacked spy chief's home
South Sudan security forces were investigating Friday a shootout at the home of the troubled nation's powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
South Sudan’s army says gunfire incident at former spy chief's home is resolved
South Sudanese authorities say a confrontation between the People’s Defense Forces and personnel protecting former spy chief General Akol Koor has been resolved peacefully, with both sides reaching an agreement to prevent further conflict.
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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 ...
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Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan's capital Juba
NAIROBI - 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 ...
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Standoff with ex-spy chief resolved: Official
A senior party official has said the standoff between South Sudan’s government and former spy chief Gen. Akol Koor Kuc has ...
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State opposes bail for father accused of defiling stepdaughter
The DPP raised five grounds why he is opposing the bail application of Mr Ali Mwizerwa who is facing a charge of aggravated ...