Uganda has sent special forces to Juba, South Sudan, in response to rising conflicts between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, following the detention of ministers loyal to Machar. Military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned that threats to Kiir would provoke a military response from Uganda.
Uganda has recently dispatched special forces to the South Sudanese capital, Juba, to ensure security amidst escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The military chief of Uganda, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, emphasized the seriousness of the situation by stating that any affront to President Kiir would be regarded as a declaration of war against Uganda. This deployment follows incidents of conflict that have arisen after Kiir’s decision to detain several ministers associated with Machar, further intensifying the strained relations in the South Sudanese leadership.
In summary, Uganda’s intervention in South Sudan underscores the volatile political climate resulting from the internal conflict between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The statement by Muhoozi Kainerugaba highlights Uganda’s readiness to defend its interests in the region, while the detention of Machar-aligned ministers intensifies the underlying tensions.
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