The president of South Sudan imposed an overnight curfew following what he called an attempted coup by soldiers supporting his former deputy. President Salva Kiir fired his vice president and cabinet in July amid criticism over failing infrastructure. Kiir said the government was in full control of the capital Juba Monday, but there were reports of gunfire continuing into the early hours of this morning.
Curfew Imposed in South Sudan After Alleged Coup Attempt
HeadlineDec 17, 2013