Uganda Deploys Special Forces to South Sudan Amid Rising Tensions

Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan amid rising tensions between President Kiir and Vice-President Machar. The military chief confirmed this action in light of a potential return to civil war following the detention of Machar-aligned officials. An urgent summit is being held to address the crisis, underscoring concerns over the 2018 peace agreement’s stability.

Uganda has initiated the deployment of special forces to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, amidst escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice-President Riek Machar. These heightened tensions threaten to destabilize the peace agreement established in 2018, which had ended a five-year civil conflict that resulted in nearly 400,000 fatalities. Reports of deadly clashes in Nasir, an Upper Nile town, have further exacerbated the situation.

The deployment of Ugandan special forces highlights the serious concerns regarding stability in South Sudan, particularly following the recent detentions of officials aligned with Machar. With an urgent summit convened by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to address these challenges, the future of the fragile peace agreement remains uncertain. Uganda’s strong stance emphasizes its commitment to supporting Kiir’s government and preventing a resurgence of civil war.

Original Source: northafricapost.com