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.
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.
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.
Tensions Surge as Uganda Deploys Troops in South Sudan
Uganda has deployed troops in Juba, South Sudan, amid rising tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The deployment follows arrests that threaten a 2018 peace deal. While Uganda's military confirms their presence,
Uganda Deploys Special Forces to Juba As Kiir-Machar Fued Intensifies
Uganda has deployed special forces to Juba in support of South Sudanese President Salva Kiir's administration as tensions rise between him and First Vice President Riek Machar.Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces,
US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
The U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates because of fighting in the north.
Uganda's Strategic Military Deployment Amidst South Sudan's Rising Tensions
Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, amid escalating tensions between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar. This move follows government arrests and fears of revived civil unrest threatening the 2018 peace deal.
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid escalating violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.
Situation Update: Tensions Escalate in South Sudan
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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.
US orders non-emergency staff to leave South Sudan as tension rises
The United States has ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan to leave, amid rising tensions in the country. Fighting in recent days has threatened an already fragile peace deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar.
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