South Sudan police announced on Monday that 16 Sudanese nationals were killed during riots last week, which were sparked by allegations of killings targeting South Sudanese individuals in Sudan's Al Jazirah region.

South Sudan police reported on Monday that 16 Sudanese nationals lost their lives during riots last week. The unrest stemmed from allegations of killings targeting South Sudanese individuals in Sudan's Al Jazirah region.

The riots broke out in South Sudan's capital, Juba, and other parts of the country on Thursday and Friday. Protesters expressed outrage over what they believed was the involvement of Sudan's military and allied groups in the Al Jazirah killings.

In response to accusations from human rights groups of ethnically targeted attacks against civilians accused of supporting the rebel Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese army denounced what it described as "individual violations" in the Al Jazirah region.

According to a statement from South Sudan's national police, "Sixteen Sudanese foreign nationals were reported killed in four states."

To address the unrest, the government implemented a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Friday, which remains in effect. Police have also increased patrols in markets and residential areas to ensure the safety of Sudanese nationals.

In a separate statement, South Sudan's military announced the arrest of at least 24 suspects. Authorities plan to file charges following the completion of ongoing investigations.