Ugandan Troops Accused of War Crimes in South Sudan: Civil Society Demands ICC Action

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 ‎ UPDF.  A South Sudanese campaign group, the Reclaim Campaign, has submitted a formal request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged atrocities committed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during their incursion into Upper Nile State in March 2025. ‎ ‎The group alleges that the UPDF carried out indiscriminate bombings, used chemical weapons, and targeted civilians particularly from the Nuer ethnic group while operating inside South Sudanese territory without the consent of the transitional government.  ‎ ‎According to the campaign, these actions could constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of aggression under the Rome Statute. ‎ ‎The Reclaim Campaign's petition also claims that the Ugandan government has shown no willingness to hold its military accountable, making a case for the ICC to intervene.  ‎ ‎The group cited statements by Ugandan officials that allegedly dehumanize South Sudanese citizens and promote et...

PRESIDENT KIIR CONGRATULATES SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM (BRIGHT STARS)

 


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 President  Kiir on Saturday congratulated National Basketball Team 'Bright star' for qualifying for FIBA World Cup. He also invited South Sudanese basketball players in other international leagues to join the team and make the country proud.


President Kiir praised the 'patriotic' decision made by the team to represent South Sudan regardless of forgoing luxuries in Western countries. He promised to stand and support the team in the FIBA World Cup campaign scheduled in August 2023.


Senior Presidential Advisor, Gen. Kuol Mayang Juuk also congratulated the Bright stars team for qualifying for FIBA World Cup as well as making it as the top African team. Gen. Kuol added that sports brings people together and can be the best way of bringing peace back to the country.


National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu urged government to mobilise South Sudanese players in other international leagues to join the team, adding that camping will start in July before finally going to Japan in August. 


Finally, President of South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol Deng said the journey for qualification started three years ago in Kenya and now South Sudan qualified for FIBA World Cup.He finally thanked the President for the trust and support bestowed upon the team.

The South Sudan national basketball team is the national basketball team representing South Sudan. Its official name is South Sudan Basketball Federation. It was established in May 2011, and became a member of FIBA in December 2013. They are nicknamed the Bright Stars


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