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...

Update: Student shot in Nakasongola Church shooting succumbs to injuries

 



Deng Makhon, the student who was shot today during the violent incident near Nakasongola Church, has tragically passed away. 


Today, a violent shooting unfolded near the national parliament at Nakasongola Church, leaving one student on the brink of death. Deng Makhon, a young man who juggles his studies with being a mobile money exchange vendor, sustained a critical gunshot wound to the chest.


Deng's close friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed the harrowing details of the incident. 


"Amidst protests against the demolition of a nearby church by security agents, chaos erupted, leading to a series of gunshots that got people running for their lifes. Unfortunately, Deng victim the shooting.


Amid protests over a demolished church, chaos erupted, resulting in gunshots that left Deng critically injured. Despite efforts at Giada Military hospital, his injuries proved fatal. 


Deng was a former head prefect at Elite High School in Juba.

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