Uganda says it didn't use chemical weapons or barrel bombs against South Sudanese people. The Ugandan army went to South Sudan after President Kiir asked for help during fights with the White Army, which supports Vice President Machar. Many experts believe that Ugandan troops came mainly to keep President Kiir from running the country. Stories spread across the internet claiming Ugandan planes dropped harmful chemicals on areas where the White Army operates, especially in Upper Nile and Jonglei states.
These claims became big news worldwide and even made Ugandan lawmakers ask questions. Colonel Chris Magezi, speaking for the Defense Ministry Friday, denied everything. He said Ugandan forces simply don't have chemical weapons at all. He added that their military hasn't used any heavy weapons during their time in South Sudan. Magezi explained that Ugandan soldiers never attack regular people or places where civilians live.
He claimed Ugandan troops only hit military targets with accurate weapons. According to Magezi, these false stories come from artificial intelligence programs making fake news against Uganda. He blamed Riek Machar and his supporters for creating these fake reports about what Ugandan forces did. Just a day earlier, government troops had placed Machar and his wife under house arrest at their home.
After they arrested Machar, his political group announced the peace deal had completely fallen apart. That peace agreement had brought a brief period of calm to South Sudan, which remains the newest country on earth. The arrest has caused major concern among international organizations and neighboring countries trying to prevent another civil war from starting.
These claims became big news worldwide and even made Ugandan lawmakers ask questions. Colonel Chris Magezi, speaking for the Defense Ministry Friday, denied everything. He said Ugandan forces simply don't have chemical weapons at all. He added that their military hasn't used any heavy weapons during their time in South Sudan. Magezi explained that Ugandan soldiers never attack regular people or places where civilians live.
He claimed Ugandan troops only hit military targets with accurate weapons. According to Magezi, these false stories come from artificial intelligence programs making fake news against Uganda. He blamed Riek Machar and his supporters for creating these fake reports about what Ugandan forces did. Just a day earlier, government troops had placed Machar and his wife under house arrest at their home.
After they arrested Machar, his political group announced the peace deal had completely fallen apart. That peace agreement had brought a brief period of calm to South Sudan, which remains the newest country on earth. The arrest has caused major concern among international organizations and neighboring countries trying to prevent another civil war from starting.
