Rhino: Agencies – South Sudan’s capital Juba witnessed on Thursday evening, a heavy exchange of gunfire, following an attempt to arrest the former director general of the National Security Service, General “Akol Kor Kok”, and sources from Juba confirmed that the authorities have not been able to find him so far.

Initial reports indicate violent clashes between security forces and armed groups affiliated with General Akol in various locations within the city. There are no details about the number of casualties, or the nature of the damage caused by the clashes.

Juba has been witnessing heightened tension for some time, in light of the political and military disputes between the former and current security leaders. These incidents raise fears that the security situation in the capital will deteriorate, amid calls for calm and avoiding escalation.