South Sudan tensions: Uganda deploys forces to Juba, military chief says

The deployment comes as tensions rise between South Sudan's president and his deputy.

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The move comes as tensions escalate between Kiir and his deputy Riek Machar, raising fears that their fragile peace deal could collapse and a conflict could resume.

Gen Kainerugaba did not give reasons for the deployment to the neighbouring state but said that any move against Kiir "is a declaration of war against Uganda".

"We shall protect the entire territory of South Sudan like it was our own," he added on the social media platform X.

South Sudan's government has not yet commented on the deployment.

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