Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four
Summary
Fighting near the Uganda-South Sudan border led to the deaths of at least four South Sudanese soldiers, according to officials. The clash involved Ugandan and South Sudanese forces and arose from disputes over the border line. Both countries have now agreed to a ceasefire to investigate the incident.Key Facts
- Four South Sudanese security forces were reportedly killed by the Ugandan army near their shared border.
- Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, from the Ugandan army, said Ugandan forces acted after a Ugandan soldier was killed.
- South Sudanese local sources reported receiving the bodies of five soldiers.
- Uganda and South Sudan have ongoing disputes about the exact border line between the two countries.
- A ceasefire has been agreed upon by military leaders from both countries to look into the border clash.
- The fighting happened in a remote region known as West Nile when South Sudanese forces crossed into Uganda.
- Uganda has a history of military involvement in South Sudan, providing support since 2013.
- The Uganda-South Sudan border area has experienced occasional conflicts, but not often between military allies.
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