Revenge attack leaves 16 Sudanese nationals dead in Juba
The South Sudan National Police Service also reported rescuing 2,990 Sudanese nationals who are now seeking shelter and protection at various police stations in Juba.
Sixteen Sudanese nationals were killed during violent demonstrations sparked by anger over the killings of South Sudanese in Sudan’s Al-Jazirah State, according to the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS).
Col. John Kassara Koang Nhial, SSNPS spokesperson, confirmed the fatalities on Monday.
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"Unfortunately, 16 Sudanese nationals were reported killed in 4 states as follows: 3 in Central Equatoria, 9 in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal, 3 in Western Bahr el-Ghazal, and 1 in Upper Nile," Nhial told Radio Tamazuj.
The SSNPS also reported rescuing 2,990 Sudanese nationals who are now seeking shelter and protection at various police stations in Juba.
The violence erupted after disturbing videos emerged showing the bodies of South Sudanese killed in Wad Medani, the capital of Sudan's Al Jazirah State.
The videos raised concerns about the safety of many South Sudanese who have been stranded in Sudan.
The killings followed the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) taking control of Wad Medani from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday, triggering violent protests in Juba and other South Sudanese cities on Thursday night and Friday morning.
In retaliation, Sudanese-owned shops were vandalized and looted, leading the government to impose a nationwide curfew on Friday. The SSNPS swiftly intervened, rescuing a number of Sudanese and sheltering them in various police stations: 551 at the CID main premises, 278 in Central Equatoria State, and 2,061 in Wau police premises. An unreported number of individuals were also rescued in other states.
There were no reports of Sudanese-owned shop looting in some states, including Central Equatoria, Warrap, Northern Bahr el-Ghazal, and Jonglei.
"We have arrested several people who looted and vandalized shops in various residential areas across the country," Nhial said. "We have transferred those seeking refuge at Buluk headquarters to the Gorom settlement."
The spokesperson reassured the public, stating, “We are assuring the public that the police will continue to deploy its forces in the main markets as well as routinely patrolling in residential areas to prevent crimes, maintain order and ensure the safety of both nationals and foreigners residing in the Republic of South Sudan.”
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