Uganda has sent troops to South Sudan to secure Juba amidst rising tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba claimed any action against Kiir is a declaration of war on Uganda. The move follows concerns about the collapse of a key peace agreement.
Uganda has recently deployed troops to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, as tensions rise between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief, emphasized that any act against Kiir would be viewed as a “declaration of war” against Uganda. This military action comes amid fears of the dissolution of the fragile 2018 peace agreement, exacerbated by recent arrests of Machar’s associates.
In summary, Uganda’s troop mobilization to South Sudan underscores the intense political turmoil between the country’s top leaders. The ongoing volatility, fueled by serious accusations and recent detentions, poses significant risks to the stability of South Sudan. The international community remains watchful as this situation develops.
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