The killing
of a South Sudanese national in Wad Madani, Sudan, has prompted nationwide
protests, and tensions remain high in Juba and other regions of the country.
The unrest
intensified on Friday, resulting in the closure of numerous stores throughout
the city.
The incident
elicited a response from the angry youth of Juba, who took to the streets late
Thursday night to express their outrage.
Some
protestors engaged in acts of looting by targeting stores owned by Sudanese
nationals.
The
disturbances rapidly intensified, necessitating the intervention of security
forces.
South
Sudanese authorities have evacuated Sudanese nationals who own enterprises in
critical areas of Juba in response to the violence.
Additionally,
security forces have implemented road closures that lead to main markets as a
precautionary measure to contain the situation and restore order in the city.
Gen. Abraham
Manyuat, inspector general of police, announced a planned nationwide curfew in
a briefing on the national broadcaster SSBC to ensure property protection at
night.
“We will
protect all the markets. The police are responsible for the protection of
property and maintaining public order,” Manyuat said on Friday.
“We might
take an extra measure such as a curfew from 6 pm to reduce those outlaws who
may take advantage of the night.”
Businesses
were advised by the Inspector General of Police to cease operations by 5 p.m.