Riots erupted in South Sudan’s capital Juba and other parts of the country last week, resulting in the deaths of 16 Sudanese nationals.
The violence was sparked by allegations of killings of South Sudanese people in Sudan’s El Gezira region, with protesters blaming Sudan’s military and allied groups for the attacks.
The Sudanese army has condemned what it calls “individual violations” in El Gezira, after human rights groups accused them and their allies of ethnically-targeted attacks against civilians suspected of supporting the rebel Rapid Support Forces.
South Sudan’s national police have confirmed the deaths of 16 Sudanese foreign nationals in four states, and have pledged to continue patrolling markets and residential areas to protect Sudanese people.
A dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the government on Friday remains in force, and at least 24 suspects have been arrested in connection with the riots. Charges will be filed once investigations are complete.
