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.
South Sudan, Ugandan lawmakers question Ugandan troop deployment
South Sudanese and Ugandan lawmakers have expressed concerns over the deployment of Ugandan troops to South Sudan without parliamentary knowledge or approval, citing constitutional and financial implications.
Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan - military chief
Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, to help President Salva Kiir to "secure it", Uganda's military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said. The move comes as tensions escalate between Kiir and his deputy Riek Machar,
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.
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.
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.
Why is South Sudan on edge again?
South Sudan's security situation is volatile as civil war-time leadership divisions deepen. The UN has expressed concerned, ...
The Economist1d
Another civil war looms in South Sudan
Many South Sudanese worry that Juba could soon be consumed by violence again. In 2020 the two main adversaries in the civil ...
Devdiscourse1d
South Sudan in Turmoil: Authorities Arrest Opposition Figures Amid Rising Violence
Since March 4, at least 22 individuals have been detained by authorities, raising concerns over due process and human rights ...
Jurist9h
South Sudan urged to cease arbitrary detention of opposition members
Siddhi Joshi and Ananya Kohli contributed to this report.  South Sudanese authorities arrested 22 political and military personnel in violation of human rights obligations in mid-February, according ...
Tuko News on MSN6d
South Sudan: UN Crew Member, Army General Among Several Killed in Attack on Evacuation Chopper
A helicopter operated by the UN Mission in South Sudan came under heavy fire while attempting evacuation following clashes ...
Al Jazeera on MSN9d
South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as army surrounds his house
Several allies of Vice President Machar arrested as soldiers surround his Juba home in latest threat to 2018 peace deal.
The Associated Press on MSN9d
Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudanese soldiers surrounded Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital on Wednesday ...
Army surrounds South Sudan's vice president's home as his allies are arrested
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudanese soldiers surrounded Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital on Wednesday and several of his allies were arrested after an armed group allied to him ...
Asian News International on MSN1d
Indian Army to deploy Sherp ATVs for UN mission in South Sudan
The Indian Army is set to deploy indigenously developed Sherp All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for peacekeeping operations under ...