The UN investigation claims that Ugandan military forces may have participated in what it described as “joint aerial bombardments” carried out in areas largely inhabited by the Nuer ethnic group.
The Nuer community is widely associated with opposition leader Riek Machar, who has been involved in long-standing political tensions with the government in South Sudan.
According to the UN report, investigators gathered evidence suggesting that an aircraft linked to the UPDF was seen flying over areas where the bombings occurred.
According to the UN report, investigators gathered evidence suggesting that an aircraft linked to the UPDF was seen flying over areas where the bombings occurred.
Investigators also pointed to a social media post reportedly made by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a senior Ugandan military officer, which appeared to acknowledge attacks on opposition forces.
Although the post was later deleted, UN officials say it was among the pieces of information examined during the inquiry.
However, Ugandan authorities have rejected the claims, saying their military presence in South Sudan is legal and focused on maintaining stability rather than engaging in combat operations.
Officials stated that Ugandan troops are deployed in the neighboring country under a bilateral security agreement signed with the government of South Sudan.
However, Ugandan authorities have rejected the claims, saying their military presence in South Sudan is legal and focused on maintaining stability rather than engaging in combat operations.
Officials stated that Ugandan troops are deployed in the neighboring country under a bilateral security agreement signed with the government of South Sudan.
According to Kampala, the deployment was made at the request of the South Sudanese government to support peace and security efforts.
“Our forces are in South Sudan at the invitation of the legitimate government,” a Ugandan official said.
“Our forces are in South Sudan at the invitation of the legitimate government,” a Ugandan official said.
“Their role is to support peace and stability, not to participate in attacks against civilians.”
The allegations come amid ongoing concerns about violence in parts of South Sudan, where tensions between government forces and opposition groups have occasionally escalated despite previous peace agreements.
Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that civilians often bear the brunt of such conflicts, especially in areas where armed groups operate close to local communities.
While the UN report has renewed debate over foreign military involvement in South Sudan’s internal conflict, Ugandan officials insist the accusations are inaccurate and do not reflect the real purpose of their deployment.
As discussions continue, both international observers and regional leaders are expected to monitor the situation closely, with calls growing for transparency and accountability regarding military activities in conflict zones.
The allegations come amid ongoing concerns about violence in parts of South Sudan, where tensions between government forces and opposition groups have occasionally escalated despite previous peace agreements.
Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that civilians often bear the brunt of such conflicts, especially in areas where armed groups operate close to local communities.
While the UN report has renewed debate over foreign military involvement in South Sudan’s internal conflict, Ugandan officials insist the accusations are inaccurate and do not reflect the real purpose of their deployment.
As discussions continue, both international observers and regional leaders are expected to monitor the situation closely, with calls growing for transparency and accountability regarding military activities in conflict zones.
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