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At least 5 dead in clashes between Uganda, South Sudan forces: official
JUBA: At least five South Sudan security forces were killed in clashes with the Ugandan army near the countries’ shared border earlier this week, local officials said Wednesday. Uganda has a history of involvement in impoverished South Sudan, and has long provided military support to President Salva Kiir, including a deployment of special forces since March. It was not clear what triggered the clashes on Monday between the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and government troops in Central Equatoria State that were confirmed by South Sudanese People’s Defense Force (SSPDF).
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arabnews.com
At least 5 dead in clashes between Uganda, South Sudan forces: official
JUBA: At least five South Sudan security forces were killed in clashes with the Ugandan army near the countries’ shared border earlier this week, local officials said Wednesday.…
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aljazeera.com
Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four
It is not clear what triggered the clashes although sections of the border have long been contested.
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What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?
Disputes between the two over border demarcations have been ongoing but heavy, armed fighting has been rare until now.