Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan as Conflict Escalates

Tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar threaten to reignite civil war, jeopardizing a fragile peace deal.

Uganda has sent special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, to support President Salva Kiir and stabilize the government amid rising tensions.
Clashes in Upper Nile state between government forces and the White Army militia, linked to Vice President Riek Machar, have resulted in significant casualties, including a South Sudanese general.
The United Nations and international organizations warn of a potential return to full-scale civil war, with fears of ethnic violence and mass killings if tensions are not contained.
South Sudan's 2018 peace agreement is under severe strain, with critics blaming President Kiir for failing to implement key reforms and repeatedly postponing elections now scheduled for 2026.
The U.S. has evacuated non-emergency personnel from Juba, and regional leaders are set to meet to address the crisis as the risk of wider regional instability grows.