A recent parliamentary session in South Sudan saw Member of Parliament Bol Joseph Agau accusing security officials in President Salva Kiir’s office of compromising national security. He alleged that foreign military forces, specifically the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), have encroached into South Sudan, controlling over 200 villages in Central and Eastern Equatoria States.
Agau emphasized the dangerous escalation of foreign military presence and displacement of local communities, stating that UPDF forces are operating in various South Sudanese counties in collaboration with presidential security apparatus “cartels.” Reports from Pogee confirm UPDF’s establishment of new settlements and barracks, displacing South Sudanese residents in the process.
The parliamentarian called for urgent action, suggesting a parliamentary review and summoning relevant institutions to address the issue. While the South Sudanese government has not responded officially, analysts speculate internal conflicts, ethnic tensions, and economic dependencies on Uganda might be factors influencing the inaction.
SSPDF spokesperson Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang acknowledged the seriousness of the encroachments, highlighting the need for a political and diplomatic solution to address the national security concern.
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