Uganda Parliament voted yes on Thursday for Ugandan troops to go to South Sudan. The national army arrived there several weeks earlier without asking lawmakers first—something against the law. South Sudan might start fighting again any day. The peace deal from 2018 keeps getting broken, making everything unsafe.
Just over two weeks ago, South Sudan police grabbed three important people - a deputy army chief and two ministers who work with Vice President Riek Machar. Their friends called this a big attack on the peace agreement. Soldiers loyal to the government had already clashed with White Army fighters in Upper Nile. These militia members used to fight alongside Machar during the big civil war that started back in 2013 when he argued with President Salva Kiir.
After these problems started, Uganda rushed soldiers to Juba without first asking Parliament. Defense Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth asked lawmakers today to support sending Ugandan forces. He explained that Uganda and South Sudan signed an agreement about military help back in January 2014. This deal lets Uganda send troops when needed, according to Section 39 of the Defense Forces Act.
Oboth Oboth warned Parliament about dangerous events happening in South Sudan. These problems could hurt Uganda badly and mess up stability across East Africa. He told everyone that President Salva Kiir asked President Museveni for emergency military backup on March 10, 2025. Kiir wanted help stopping a possible security disaster from happening in his country.
President Museveni sent troops based on Article 98 of the Constitution and parts of the Defense Forces Act. The Defense Minister said Uganda acted because it believes in helping fellow African nations. He mentioned Uganda's history of protecting both Ugandan citizens and other Africans through military actions across the continent. The troops went as part of a brotherhood between neighbors who share history.
This marks another time Uganda has sent soldiers to South Sudan. The minister claimed these deployments help create stability, enforce peace, protect lives, and stop conflicts from growing worse. He insisted sending troops benefits Uganda and all nearby countries. Gilbert Oulanya from Kilak South strongly backed the decision, saying anyone from Northern Uganda supports it completely.
Oulanya urged other lawmakers to support the mission. He stated clearly that peace in South Sudan directly creates peace in Uganda. The deployment happened because both countries needed security along their shared border region. Parliament eventually agreed despite concerns about the late approval process that should have happened before troops left Uganda.
Just over two weeks ago, South Sudan police grabbed three important people - a deputy army chief and two ministers who work with Vice President Riek Machar. Their friends called this a big attack on the peace agreement. Soldiers loyal to the government had already clashed with White Army fighters in Upper Nile. These militia members used to fight alongside Machar during the big civil war that started back in 2013 when he argued with President Salva Kiir.
After these problems started, Uganda rushed soldiers to Juba without first asking Parliament. Defense Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth asked lawmakers today to support sending Ugandan forces. He explained that Uganda and South Sudan signed an agreement about military help back in January 2014. This deal lets Uganda send troops when needed, according to Section 39 of the Defense Forces Act.
Oboth Oboth warned Parliament about dangerous events happening in South Sudan. These problems could hurt Uganda badly and mess up stability across East Africa. He told everyone that President Salva Kiir asked President Museveni for emergency military backup on March 10, 2025. Kiir wanted help stopping a possible security disaster from happening in his country.
President Museveni sent troops based on Article 98 of the Constitution and parts of the Defense Forces Act. The Defense Minister said Uganda acted because it believes in helping fellow African nations. He mentioned Uganda's history of protecting both Ugandan citizens and other Africans through military actions across the continent. The troops went as part of a brotherhood between neighbors who share history.
This marks another time Uganda has sent soldiers to South Sudan. The minister claimed these deployments help create stability, enforce peace, protect lives, and stop conflicts from growing worse. He insisted sending troops benefits Uganda and all nearby countries. Gilbert Oulanya from Kilak South strongly backed the decision, saying anyone from Northern Uganda supports it completely.
Oulanya urged other lawmakers to support the mission. He stated clearly that peace in South Sudan directly creates peace in Uganda. The deployment happened because both countries needed security along their shared border region. Parliament eventually agreed despite concerns about the late approval process that should have happened before troops left Uganda.
