JUBA, South Sudan, Nov. 21— Heavy gunfire broke out early Tuesday in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, sparking fears of escalating tensions in the troubled nation. Eyewitnesses reported sustained shooting near key government installations, including the presidential palace and military barracks.
The cause of the gunfire remains unclear, but the incident follows heightened political unrest after the sacking of Akol Koor, the former head of internal security, amid reported power struggles within President Salva Kiir’s administration.
Residents have been urged to stay indoors as security forces work to restore calm. There are no confirmed reports of casualties as of this morning, but the situation underscores the volatility in South Sudan’s capital as the country faces delayed elections and political uncertainty.
More updates are expected as details emerge.