South Sudanese authorities say a confrontation between the People's Defense Forces and personnel protecting former spy chief General Akol Koor has been resolved peacefully, with both sides reaching an agreement to prevent further conflict.

Heavy gunfire has erupted in South Sudan’s capital of Juba at the home of the country’s former spy chief who has been under house arrest for the past two months.

Heavy gunfire was reported near a military headquarters in Juba, South Sudan, raising alarms amidst political instability. Tensions escalated after the dismissal of intelligence chief Akol Koor Kuc and the postponement of national elections.

Heavy gunfire erupted near the military headquarters in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening, a Reuters reporter said. It was not immediately clear who was shooting. Sustained gunfire broke out around 7 p.