Uganda has deployed troops to South Sudan to protect President Kiir’s government amid escalating tensions with his deputy, Riek Machar. This action reflects fears of a potential return to civil war in the region.
Uganda has sent an undisclosed number of troops to South Sudan to bolster the government of President Salva Kiir amid a rising threat of civil conflict. The deployment of special forces specifically aims to support the South Sudanese administration located in Juba, as tensions escalate within the country’s leadership dynamics, particularly between President Kiir and his deputy, Riek Machar.
The Ugandan troop deployment illustrates the increasing urgency to stabilize the South Sudanese government as internal conflicts threaten to erupt into violence. This intervention underscores the regional implications of political rivalries, highlighting the critical need for international attention and support to maintain peace in South Sudan.
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