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South Sudan Faces Escalating Crisis as Uganda Deploys Troops

Rising tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar threaten the fragile 2018 peace deal, with regional and international actors stepping in to prevent renewed conflict.

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Sudanese nationals carrying their belongings arrive at the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) headquarters after a night of violence in Juba, South Sudan, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Florence Miettaux)
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit prepares for a group photo during the opening of an African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 15, 2025. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo
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Overview

  • Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, to support President Salva Kiir's government as fears of renewed civil war grow.
  • Recent clashes in Upper Nile State between government troops and the White Army militia, reportedly allied with Vice President Riek Machar, have intensified instability.
  • The arrests of officials loyal to Machar and deployment of troops around his residence have further strained the fragile power-sharing agreement established in the 2018 peace deal.
  • The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations have raised alarms over the deteriorating situation, urging leaders to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation.
  • The United States has evacuated non-emergency personnel from South Sudan, citing security concerns, as analysts warn of potential large-scale ethnic violence and regional instability.