One of the best accommodation options in Nimule town, South Sudan, is the Nimule resort, where guests witnessed an intense gunshot battle in Sudan’s capital city of Juba.
Reports indicate that the gunshots have stopped for now and started when authorities wanted to arrest the former Director of the Internal Security Bureau.
In the meantime, he has been taken to an unknown secure location. A resumption of clashes over the next hours and morning must not be ruled out.
NGOs advise hotel staff and visitors to restrict movements, as there have been reports of criminal incidents by unknown individuals and arrests by security personnel around the Turkish Embassy and the former Director’s residence.
Furthermore, eTN witnesses in Juba have reported deploying technical vehicles in the Blue House area.
The National Security Service, NSS, became the most powerful tool to oppress South Sudanese, intimidate opponents in Sudan’s independent struggle, and gag the free press and the media. Thereupon, emerged the most dreaded place, the Blue House—-with the mention of this building name, most South Sudanese shudder and tremble in fear.
Increased security deployment of security forces is expected tonight and tomorrow.
NGOs are advised to keep monitoring the situation and adapt their movement protocols. Please ensure operational communication channels with all staff, and issue the appropriate advisories.
