Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan to support President Salva Kiir amid escalating tensions with Vice President Riek Machar. The military chief warned that aggression against Kiir would be seen as a war declaration against Uganda.

Uganda has sent special forces to bolster security in South Sudan’s capital, Juba. This deployment has been confirmed by Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who emphasized that any actions against President Salva Kiir are considered a direct threat to Uganda. The current tensions in South Sudan stem from the conflict between President Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, which escalated after Kiir detained several ministers who support Machar.

The deployment of Ugandan forces underlines the seriousness of the conflict in South Sudan, particularly regarding the ongoing power struggle between President Kiir and Vice President Machar. Uganda’s military intervention signals a commitment to support Kiir’s regime and highlights regional security concerns.

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