South Sudan, Uganda

Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital
Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan's capital Juba to "secure it", Uganda's military chief said on Tuesday, but South Sudan's information minister denied the presence of troops, as tensions between South Sudan's president and first vice president stoke fears of a return to war.
UPA lambasts gov’t for ‘inviting’ Ugandan army to South Sudan
The leadership of the United People’s Alliance (UPA) has condemned the decision by the Government of South Sudan to invite the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to South Sudan amid tensions and conflicts in Upper Nile, Western Bhar Ghazal and Western Equatoria states.
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow
Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east African nation.
Attacks, Ugandan troops undermine South Sudan minister’s assurance of calm
The situation in South Sudan is fragile and getting worse, with growing political and military instability. The claims made by the information minister do not reflect the reality on the ground.
Ugandan troops enter South Sudan as tensions rise
The deployment comes amid fears that a fragile peace deal could collapse following recent fighting between rival forces in the northeast. Ugandan army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba confirmed the move, saying,
Why is South Sudan on edge again?
South Sudan's security situation is volatile as civil war-time leadership divisions deepen. The UN has expressed concerned, ...
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South Sudan faces surge in violence
The war in Sudan is spilling over into South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, exacerbating internal divisions and widespread ...
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South Sudan: Opposition Leaders, Others, Detained
South Sudanese authorities have arrested at least 22 political and military personnel in the wake of violent clashes that ...
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid escalating violence
The travel advisory level for South Sudan remains at Level 4, which means Americans should not travel to the African country.
East African bloc urges South Sudan to free arrested officials
A bloc of East African nations on Wednesday called for South Sudan's government to release detained officials and lift ...
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South Sudan: At a Beloved Juba Institution, Artists Promote 'Healing and Growth'
Both are referring to the Baobab House, a beloved cultural space in South Sudan's capital, Juba, that has become a haven for a new generation of South Sudanese creators using artistic expression as a ...
Climate Change Made South Sudan’s Heat Wave 10 Times as Likely, Study Finds
As global temperatures continue to rise, similar extreme heat waves in February could occur once every 10 years, according to ...
US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
The U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates ...
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South Sudan - Travel Advisory Updated
The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for South Sudan on March 8, 2025, to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel for Juba. The Travel Advisory Level ...