Police spokesperson, Col Kassara Koang Nhial. (-)
Many shops and businesses remain closed in Juba although police reported a calm security situation in the last 24 hours following a night of violence and looting in the capital and some parts of the country, according to witnesses.
Police spokesperson Col. John Kassara Koang confirmed in the latest security update that nine people have been confirmed dead following violent demonstrations in Aweil town.
Among the deceased, two are South Sudanese, and seven were Sudanese nationals.
He said the riots led to widespread looting in multiple markets across Aweil, including Aweil Town Market, Aweil East Market, Aweil North Market, Aweil West Market, and Aweil East County Market.
No unrest was reported in Aweil Center County or Aweil South County.
Col. Kassara revealed that at around 6:00 AM on 17 January, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Juba successfully rescued 551 Sudanese nationals residing in the city. The rescued individuals remain in secured premises.
The police official said the demonstrations and retaliatory violence in Juba resulted in injuries to 13 South Sudanese, who were caught in crossfire at various locations.
These events were reportedly a counter-reaction to the killing of innocent South Sudanese civilians by the Sudan Armed Forces in Wad Madani, Gezira State, Sudan.
However, Colonel Kassara said Kuajok Town: An 18-year-old male was injured in a crossfire at Turabyei residential area. demonstrators looted 23 shops in Kuajok Market.
In Juba around 7:40 PM, the body of an unidentified woman was discovered along the roadside in Gudele Block 4 residential area.
The cause of death is yet to be determined and police have opened a criminal case in the Gudele Police Division and have transported the body to Juba Funeral Home for further investigation.
However, the police have assured the public of their unwavering commitment to ensuring security and protecting all individuals against illegal acts.
The police spokperson said the authorities also noted a decrease in crime rates compared to the previous day, despite the isolated incidents of social violence.
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