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.
Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow
Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.
UPA lambasts gov’t for ‘inviting’ Ugandan army to South Sudan
The leadership of the United People’s Alliance (UPA) has condemned the decision by the Government of South Sudan to invite the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to South Sudan amid tensions and conflicts in Upper Nile, Western Bhar Ghazal and Western Equatoria states.
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 Juba amid tensions
The arrests in Juba and deadly clashes around the northern town of Nasir are seen as jeopardising a 2018 peace deal.
Opinion
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 army chief says troops deployed to S.Sudan capital
Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions that have threatened a
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.
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Uganda covers Salva Kiir’s back again amid power struggle in South Sudan
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Uganda’s major dilemma on rebel battle in Congo
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Uganda deploys army in NE DR Congo town to combat armed groups
The Ugandan army announced Sunday that it had deployed troops to a second town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...