Uganda, South Sudan

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.
Uganda Army Chief Says Troops Deployed to South Sudan's Capital
Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital Juba, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions threatened a fragile peace agreement between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.
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Opinion| Uganda’s Role in South Sudan: A Legacy at Risk
Most Ugandans bear no ill will toward South Sudan, and South Sudanese remain committed to the values of good neighbourliness. Our pride in our history of self-determination is profound. We therefore call on our government to uphold these ideals and abandon any policies that transform Uganda into an aggressor.
Uganda sends troops to South Sudan as potential war looms
South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, has been repeatedly consumed by deadly feuding among politicians and militia leaders since its independence from Sudan in 2011. An estimated 400,000 people died in prolonged fighting in the oil-rich African country from 2013 to 2018.
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.
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 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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