Uganda added extra troops to South Sudan in addition to commandos who flew into Juba last Thursday. According to news sources, they went there as part of Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya. Officials talked to ChimpReports yesterday about how these forces must assist the South Sudan army because fighting might break out between President Kiir and First Vice President Machar.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba shared the news on social media, showing helicopters bringing Special Forces troops to South Sudan. The country faces problems exactly like those that started the 2015 war when both leaders fought each other. That conflict forced millions from their homes and caused terrible suffering across the nation.
Recent battles for the town of Nasir made everything worse when White Army fighters overran government positions. This militia includes many young Nuer men who pushed back army troops. Government officials arrested many opposition members afterward, claiming SPLM/A-IO helped attack their forces. United Nations experts compared current events to past disasters.
Commissioner Barney Afako warned everyone about dangerous power struggles happening again. The peace deal signed back in 2018 stopped fighting that killed nearly 400,000 people during five years of civil war. General Kainerugaba made clear that Uganda stands firmly behind President Kiir, saying attacks against him equal declaring war against Uganda itself.
A military spokesperson explained that Uganda sent these troops because South Sudan asked for help directly. This marks the second time Ugandan forces had entered South Sudan since 2013 when they first deployed during the initial outbreak of war between these same political rivals.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba shared the news on social media, showing helicopters bringing Special Forces troops to South Sudan. The country faces problems exactly like those that started the 2015 war when both leaders fought each other. That conflict forced millions from their homes and caused terrible suffering across the nation.
Recent battles for the town of Nasir made everything worse when White Army fighters overran government positions. This militia includes many young Nuer men who pushed back army troops. Government officials arrested many opposition members afterward, claiming SPLM/A-IO helped attack their forces. United Nations experts compared current events to past disasters.
Commissioner Barney Afako warned everyone about dangerous power struggles happening again. The peace deal signed back in 2018 stopped fighting that killed nearly 400,000 people during five years of civil war. General Kainerugaba made clear that Uganda stands firmly behind President Kiir, saying attacks against him equal declaring war against Uganda itself.
A military spokesperson explained that Uganda sent these troops because South Sudan asked for help directly. This marks the second time Ugandan forces had entered South Sudan since 2013 when they first deployed during the initial outbreak of war between these same political rivals.
