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South Sudan capital Juba hit by gunfire

Heavy gunfire and explosions have been heard throughout the night in the South Sudanese capital Juba.

Local media said the fighting was between rival factions of the presidential guard and focused around their military barracks.
Army spokesman Phillip Aguer told residents to "remain in their residences until we establish the actual cause of the shootings".

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