Heavy Fighting Breaks Out In The Capital Of South Sudan -- CNN
(CNN) -- Heavy gunfire was reported in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, early Monday, a government official said.
Tensions have been high in Africa's newest nation, which split from Sudan two years ago, since President Salva Kiir dismissed his entire Cabinet, including his deputy, Riek Machar, in July.
"There is heavy fighting in Juba right now," said Peter Biar Ajak, a government official. "The army is fighting each other. I cannot call it an attempted coup or a coup at this stage."
In a televised statement, Kiir announced a nighttime curfew, running from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m.
The curfew, which begins Monday, is "for the sake of security and safety of our citizens," he added.
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