Uganda has sent special forces to Juba to ensure security amid a conflict between President Kiir and Vice President Machar, following Kiir’s detention of Machar’s allied ministers. Military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba conveyed that any action against Kiir would be regarded as a declaration of war against Uganda.
Uganda has dispatched special forces to the South Sudanese capital, Juba, in response to escalating tensions between the President, Salva Kiir, and Vice President, Riek Machar. The announcement was made by the Ugandan military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who emphasized that any actions taken against President Kiir should be considered an act of war against Uganda. This deployment aims to maintain stability amid the internal conflict following the detention of ministers allied with Vice President Machar.
In summary, Uganda’s strategic military intervention in South Sudan highlights the growing tensions between key political figures. The assertion by Uganda’s military chief that any aggression towards President Kiir will be viewed as a direct threat to Uganda underscores the complexities involved in regional security and diplomacy. This situation necessitates close monitoring as it evolves alongside South Sudan’s political landscape.
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