Gunman attacks football fans at viewing center killed 11

At least 11 people are dead and 16 others have been injured after an attack on football fans in South Sudan. A gunman opened fire on a crowd watching an English Premier League game near the town of Juba.

South Sudan's National Courier newspaper said the gunman had escaped despite a "prompt response" from security forces.

Police are investigating, but have not yet identified a motive.


The incident took place in Gure, a suburb of Juba, the South Sudan capital.