Uganda, South Sudan

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,
Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital
Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan's capital Juba to "secure it", Uganda's military chief said on Tuesday, but South Sudan's information minister denied the presence of troops, as tensions between South Sudan's president and first vice president stoke fears of a return to war.
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 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 says special forces deploy in South Sudan capital amid tensions
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.
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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
Army surrounds South Sudan vice president’s home as his allies are arrested
South Sudanese soldiers have surrounded Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital and several of his allies were ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
South Sudan situation deteriorating at alarming pace, UN rights body says
On Friday, a South Sudanese general and dozens of soldiers were killed when a U.N. helicopter trying to evacuate them from ...
What’s causing insecurity in South Sudan?
And why South Africa's apartheid reparations fund remains largely unspent, 30 years after it was set up to compensate victims of gross human rights violations. Producers: Sunita Nahar in London. Frenn ...