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Monday, 11 July, 2016

South Sudan: Fighting resumed in Juba this monday

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Heavy gunfire has resumed in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, on Monday, after a quiet night Sunday evening.

Eye witnesses told Sudan Tribune that heavy gunfire erupted this morning at Jebel Kujur site where the residence of the First Vice President, Riek Machar, and his forces are situated.

Government troops were seen retreating from the location of Jebel into the town center after a brief lull of fighting. Heavy weapons were used.

Also sustained shootings have been heard in the areas of Gudele, Tongping near Juba airport.

Shootings have also resumed at the airport area and sounds of heavy machine guns could be heard.

The News:
http://sudantribune. … pip.php?article59580