Uganda deploys special forces in South Sudan to ‘secure’ President Salva Kiir
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) also first son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said that Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan’s capital Juba to “secure it” as tensions between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President Riek Machar stoke fears of a return to civil war.
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east African nation.
Tensions Surge as Uganda Deploys Troops in South Sudan
Uganda has deployed troops in Juba, South Sudan, amid rising tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The deployment follows arrests that threaten a 2018 peace deal. While Uganda's military confirms their presence,
Uganda Says Special Forces Deploy in South Sudan Capital Amid Tensions
Tensions have been growing in recent days in South Sudan, an oil producer, after Kiir's government detained two ministers and several senior military officials allied with Machar. One minister has since been released.
South Sudan denies Ugandan troops have deployed to its capital
South Sudan's government has denied earlier reports that Uganda had deployed special forces to its capital, Juba. Uganda's military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the soldiers had gone to the neighbouring country to help South Sudanese President Salva Kiir "secure" the city.
Attacks, Ugandan troops undermine South Sudan minister’s assurance of calm
The situation in South Sudan is fragile and getting worse, with growing political and military instability. The claims made by the information minister do not reflect the reality on the ground.
Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan - military chief
"We shall protect the entire territory of South Sudan like it was our own," he added on the social media platform X. South Sudan's government has not yet commented on the deployment. Concern about the security situation in South Sudan has been mounting,
Uganda deploys special forces in South Sudan capital; Trump’s aid freeze blocks distribution of vital medicine
Uganda had deployed special forces in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to ‘secure it’, said Uganda’s military chief on Tuesday, as tensions between South Sudan’s president and first vice-president stoked fears of a return to civil war.
Uganda deploys special forces to 'secure' Juba amid growing tension
Uganda's military chief said Tuesday his country had deployed special forces in South Sudan's capital Juba to "secure it" as tensions between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President Riek Machar stoke fears of a return to civil war.
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US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
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U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid escalating violence
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US orders its non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan
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