South Sudan clashes: 'Dozens of soldiers killed' in Juba

More than 60 soldiers have been killed in two days of clashes in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, doctors at a military hospital have said.

Fresh violence broke out on Tuesday, a day after the government said it had quashed an attempted coup.

The UN says up to 13,000 people have sought shelter at its compounds.

President Salva Kiir blames the unrest on soldiers loyal to his former deputy Riek Machar, who was sacked in July along with the whole cabinet.

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The government says 10 people have been arrested in connection with the violence, including former Finance Minister Kosti Manibe.

It is seeking five other prominent figures for questioning, including Mr Machar and Pagan Amum, the chief negotiator during a recent oil shutdown and a known critic of President Kiir.

Information Minister Micheal Makuei told the BBC that Mr Machar had escaped from Juba with some troops, and also stolen some cattle.

Mr Machar, who has said he plans to contest the presidential elections in 2015, now leads a dissident faction within the SPLM.

Curfew in place

President Kiir said the clashes began when uniformed personnel opened fire at a meeting of the ruling party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), on Sunday night.

The violence continued into Monday, until the government said it was back in full control.

But fresh gunfire erupted on Tuesday near the presidential palace and many other areas of Juba.

Up to 13,000 people are thought to have sought refuge in UN compounds in Juba