South Sudan imposes nighttime curfew after anti-Sudanese protests turn violent

Police in South Sudan have imposed a nighttime curfew following violent protests in the capital, Juba, that escalated into looting of Sudanese-owned businesses.

The curfew, starting at 6:00 pm daily, was announced Friday by Police Chief Abraham Manyuat on state television as new demonstrations erupted in Juba and other cities.

Heavy gunfire was reported on Thursday as security forces were deployed to curb the unrest. Protesters…