On August 1, 2025, Southern Sudan six soldiers lost their lives as a result of a violent clash with the Ugandan military in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State.
The incident escalated to a lethal level as per the Ugandan troop’s allegation that they had crossed the border into South Sudan without prior consent; thus, the local forces had to react in a defensive manner.
South Sudan’s government referred to the event as an infringement of the country’s rights over its territory and, through its military spokesperson, assured that the people killed. Up until now, the Uganda People’s Defence Force has not come forward with a reaction to the confrontation.
The area near the South Sudan-Uganda border has been caught in the middle of numerous disagreements over land claims, fights for grazing rights, and trade through the borders.
This conflict is one of the newest harsh and deadly episodes that happen in the last few years in the sensitive Kajo-Keji County area where the disastrous interaction between the two communities and the army took place.
South Sudan authorities are perhaps confused by the incident and, in that case, are willing to investigate to get to the bottom of it.
The Foreign Ministry will definitely contacting the Ugandan authorities stating that they foresee the matter to be resolved by talks and not by the use of force.
The officials of the local government in the Central Equatoria State have made an appeal for public cooperation and understanding during this time of trouble.
Community-based religious leaders from both sides have invited their peers to inner spiritual control, cautioning civies not to react but to look for the exact route that is through the legitimate diplomatic channels.
