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At least five dead in clashes between Uganda, South Sudan forces

Soldiers of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) prepare to be deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after their departure ceremony at the SSPDF Headquarters in Juba on December 28, 2022. [AFP]

At least five South Sudan security forces were killed in clashes with the Ugandan army near the countries' shared border earlier this week, local officials said Wednesday.

Uganda has a history of involvement in impoverished South Sudan, and has long provided military support to President Salva Kiir, including a deployment of special forces since March.

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