South Sudan/Uganda: Uganda-South Sudan Border Clashes: Causes, Impact, and Path to Peace

Aug 2, 2025
ImpACT International
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Deadly clashes erupted in late July 2025 on the border between Uganda and South Sudan, two long-standing allies in East Africa. The violence occurred near the disputed Nyainga Muda area, close to South Sudan’s Kajo-Keji County and Uganda’s West Nile region. This incident has brought renewed attention to the fragile political and security environment between these neighboring countries. The underlying causes, the sequence of events, official statements, and the broader implications of the clashes deserve a comprehensive analysis.