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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VP Taban Breaks Silence on Machar Arrest: “Let the Law Decide” ‎

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‎South Sudan’s Vice President Gen. Taban Deng Gai has assured citizens that the peace agreement signed in 2018 remains strong, despite the recent house arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. 

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‎Speaking during a visit to Unity State on Saturday, Gai said Machar’s detention is a legal issue not a political move.

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‎“The arrest of Dr. Riek Machar should not be seen as a threat to peace,” Gai told a gathering in Rubkona County. “He will go through legal proceedings, and the law will determine whether he has done anything wrong.”

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‎President Salva Kiir ordered the house arrest of Machar in late March, accusing him of involvement in recent violence in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. 

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‎The move has sparked concerns among Machar’s supporters and raised fears of renewed conflict in his home region.

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‎VP Taban, who leads the Infrastructure Cluster in the unity government, is part of the power-sharing arrangement formed after the five-year civil war. His visit aimed to calm tensions in Unity State and deliver a peace message from President Kiir.

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‎“Our president has made it clear we should never return to war,” Taban said. “Our next fight must be against poverty, ignorance, disease, and hunger.”

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‎Addressing local grievances, VP Taban urged Nuer communities including the Bul, Leek, and Jikany to settle disputes through legal channels instead of violence. He warned against politicians who use ethnic divisions to gain power.

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‎“Communities must reject leaders who incite hatred. Peace and development benefit us all,” he added.

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‎Paramount Chief Chiloak Puok of the Leek Nuer welcomed Gai’s remarks but called for fair distribution of services. “We will support peace,” Puok said, “but development must reach all communities equally. President Kiir is the leader of all tribes.”

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‎The situation remains tense, but Vice President Gai’s visit signals the government’s effort to contain the crisis and reassure the public that peace is still the top priority.

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  1. Anonymous11 May 2025 at 10:53

    I don't know if people still know the definition of peace while Nuer people are being bomb 💣

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