Gunfire Erupts in South Sudan’s Capital

Gunfire Erupts in South Sudan’s Capital

Heavy gunfire broke out in South Sudan's capital, Juba, on Thursday evening after security forces attempted to arrest the former head of the National Security Service. According to Reuters,tThe shooting, which began around 7 p.m. local time, lasted for over an hour before subsiding. A U.N. safety alert instructed staff to shelter in place as the situation unfolded.

November 22, 2024 4

World

Toll from Oman mosque attack rises to six, three gunmen killed: police

The death toll from a shooting near a Shiite mosque in Oman's capital has climbed to six, police said Tuesday, adding that the three attackers were also killed. Monday's shooting "resulted in the death of five individuals, the martyrdom of one policeman, and the death of the three perpetrators," with at least 28 other people wounded, Omani police said in a statement. bur/ho/jsa AFP (NAMPA / AFP)

July 16, 2024 17

Africa

Rocket attack kills three in DRC

Two Congolese soldiers and a Romanian mercenary have been killed in a rocket attack in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A Congolese security official says the rocket landed at their military base in North Kivu province over the weekend. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

June 17, 2024 33

Africa

Gunmen attack military barracks in Sierra Leone

Authorities in Sierra Leone say twenty people were killed after gunmen attacked a military Barracks in Freetown, the country's capital. Tesem Akende reports.

November 28, 2023 29