South Sudan Confirms 16 Deaths Amid Nationwide Unrest

Recent riots in South Sudan resulted in the deaths of 16 Sudanese nationals, ignited by allegations of killings of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan's El Gezira region, reportedly involving the Sudanese military. Protests erupted in Juba and other areas, with demonstrators expressing outrage over perceived military involvement. In response, South Sudan's government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew and has since arrested 24 suspects linked to the violence. Concurrently, escalating violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has led to at least 90 civilian deaths across Sudan, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Human rights organizations have condemned the Sudanese army for ethnically targeted attacks amidst the ongoing conflict. The South Sudanese police continue to patrol areas to ensure the safety of Sudanese nationals amid the unrest.