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South Sudan tensions: Uganda deploys forces to Juba, military chief says

Uganda has deployed special forces to Juba, South Sudan, to help secure the capital amid fears of civil war, as announced by Kampala's military chief on March 11, 2025.
The United Nations urged leaders to refrain from violence and resolve tensions through dialogue as the conflict escalated in South Sudan.
Sporadic fighting has broken out due to tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar, threatening stability.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's deployment of troops aims to support the fragile government against a possible rebel advance on Juba.

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The Globe & Mail

Uganda sends troops to South Sudan as potential war looms

South Sudan has been consumed by feuding among politicians and militia leaders since its independence in 2011

13 hours ago·Canada

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Український мілітарний портал

Uganda Deploys Special Forces in South Sudan Due to Threat of Civil War

Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan over fears of a civil war.

16 hours ago

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PBS NewsHour

Ugandan special forces deploy to South Sudan to protect government as civil war fears 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.

19 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Telesur

Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan to Protect Salva Kiir's Government - teleSUR English

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir amid a tense rivalry with his deputy that threatens a return to civil war in the East African nation. Ugandan special forces have been sent to Juba, the capital of South Sudan, “to support the government of South Sudan” against a possible rebel advance on the city, said Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, a spokesperson for the Ugandan…

19 hours ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Radio France Internationale

Uganda army chief says troops deployed to South Sudan's capital

Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital Juba, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions threatened a fragile peace agreement between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.

21 hours ago·Paris, France

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allAfrica

South Sudan: 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.

22 hours ago·South Africa

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