At Least 26 Dead in Juba Unrest, Toll Expected to Rise

At least 26 people have been killed in Juba and dozens more treated for gunshot wounds since fighting broke out late Sunday in the South Sudanese capital, officials said Tuesday. The death toll is expected to rise as officials gain access to more parts of the city, where gunfire still punctuated the air on Tuesday and the streets were deserted except for military vehicles, as residents heeded warnings to remain indoors. Health Undersecretary, Dr. Makur Matur Kariom, said that since...

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