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...
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Breaking News: Legendary Wrestler, Deng Dau aka Deng Moradong killed, with seven 7 others dead in Jonglei State.

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File: The Late Legendary wrestler Deng Day aka Deng Moradong from Jonglei State. 


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The legendary wrestler Deng Dau was today killed in a bloody attack that resulted in the dead of seven 7 others in Jonglei State. 


The incident started, after youths from Hol, Duk County and the youths from Ayual had a misunderstanding. 


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The incident erupted into a fierce gun fight which claimed three lives in Twic East, Jonglei State, at the weekend was caused by a fishing net, an official has said.


On Sunday, three men identified as Deng Chol, Atem Deng, and a well-known wrestler – Deng Dau Muoradong – were killed in the intercommunal clashes.


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Hon. Jacob Chol, Twic East County Commissioner said that, a fishing net for one of the gentleman from Duk got burnt and that ignited the incident. 


“Fishermen from Twic and Duk share Got-Akuat fishing area. Yesterday, a fishing net for one of the gentleman from Duk got burnt and that caused the incident,” Jacob said. 


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Hon. Jacob explained that, it all started with a quarrel between the two parties, with the interventions of the elders the quarrel was resolved. 


However, the aggrieved fishermen later returned to the scene and started opening fire and killing the three men and injuring others. 


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“Youth from Duk County were not convinced and satisfied with the intervention made. They picked up their guns and returned and started opening fire people.” Jacob explained. 


Hon. Jacob, further said that, the incident is not politically motivated and called upon the government to bring the culprits to the book.

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