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Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan Amid Tensions, Threats to 2018 Peace Deal

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 11:40 AM

Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, amid escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar. The deployment, part of Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya, was confirmed by Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated that the forces were sent to 'secure' the city and support Kiir's government. Uganda's military has declared that it only recognizes Kiir as South Sudan's president. The tensions stem from the recent arrests of two ministers and several senior military officials allied with Machar, as well as clashes in Upper Nile state involving the White Army militia, which is associated with Machar. One of the detained ministers has since been released. These developments threaten the fragile 2018 peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war in which nearly 400,000 people were killed. The UN has also ordered the evacuation of its non-emergency personnel from the country. South Sudan's government has denied the presence of Ugandan troops in Juba, with Information Minister Michael Makuei asserting that South Sudanese forces are capable of defending the nation's sovereignty. However, Uganda maintains that the deployment was made at the request of South Sudan's government. Uganda's intervention follows historical precedents, as it has previously sent troops to support Kiir during earlier conflicts. The move also highlights violations of the 2018 peace deal, including unfulfilled reforms and ongoing clashes in Nasir, raising fears of renewed civil war and potential regional instability.

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teleSUR TV

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The presence of Ugandan troops in South Sudan was denied by the country's minister, Michael Makuei, who stated that South Sudanese troops are capable of defending the entire territory. https://t.co/FKY0xvJxtw

Daily News Egypt

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Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan Amid Rising Tensions, Pledges Support for Kiir Read more: https://t.co/Fpybp5FE9c https://t.co/zwIAtEXOxR

Charles Onyango-Obbo

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Uganda Army Chief, with video "evidence", said Ugandan Special Forces had arrived in South Sudan capital Juba to protect the govt of President Salva Kiir. UG Army Spokesman confirms. South Sudan denies Ugandan troops are in Juba. They both can't be wrong. https://t.co/8I8jIAqCh0