Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow

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US orders non-emergency staff to leave South Sudan as tensions rise

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Uganda army deploys troops to South Sudan capital

JUBA FILE - South Sudan's president Salva Kiir, left, and vice-president Riek Machar, right, shake hands after meetings in Juba, South Sudan, on Oct. 20, 2019, to discuss outstanding issues to the peace deal. Ugandan special forces have been deployed …

US Embassy in South Sudan orders departure of non-emergency employees; Uganda deploys troops to Juba

Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow 

Uganda has deployed special forces in South Sudan as fears grow that the country could descend into civil war. Kampala’s military chief announced on Tuesday that the troops had been sent to help “secure” Juba, the capital of Uganda’s northern neighbour. …

Uganda army chief says troops deployed to S.Sudan capital

Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions that have threatened a fragile peace agreement. Impoverished South Sudan has long been plagued by political instability and …

'Declaration of war': Uganda troops deploy in South Sudan as tensions increase

Uganda military forces have been deployed in South Sudan as tensions between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President Riek Machar increase. (Glody Murhabazi/AFP) Uganda's military chief said on Tuesday his country had deployed special …