South Sudan has lifted a nationwide curfew that was imposed over 10 days ago, following a night of deadly rioting in the capital, Juba.
The riots, which took place on January 16 and 17, were sparked by allegations that the Sudanese army and allied groups were involved in the killing of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan’s El Gezira region.
The Sudanese army condemned the violence, attributing it to “individual violations”.
However, human rights groups pointed to ethnically-targeted attacks against civilians accused of supporting the rebel Rapid Support Forces.
According to police spokesperson John Kassara Koang Nhial, the curfew was lifted due to improved security and calm among demonstrators.
“Each and every one went back home,” Nhial stated.
The nationwide curfew was initially imposed from 6 pm to 6 am, following the deadly rioting.
With the curfew now lifted, residents can move freely without restrictions.
