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 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 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.
Uganda says special forces deploy in South Sudan capital amid tensions
The arrests in Juba and deadly clashes around the northern town of Nasir are seen as jeopardizing 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war
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Mayor bans keeping and movement of livestock in Juba
Juba City Mayor Johnson Swaka has issued a ban on the rearing and movement of livestock within the city’s jurisdiction, citing concerns over public order and urban management.
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South Sudan Closes Schools After Students Collapse Due to Extreme Heat
Deputy Education Minister Martin Tako Moi said “an average of 12 students had been collapsing in Juba city every day." Most schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures made with iron sheets and ...
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Army surrounds South Sudan 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 ...
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S.Sudan heatwave 'more likely' due to climate change: study
Man-made climate change increased the likelihood of the heatwave gripping South Sudan, a study said Friday, saying soaring ...