The first batch of over 3000 Ugandans who were evacuated from Juba,[5] in South Sudan on Thursday following outbreak of war that broke out last week have successfully crossed into Uganda at Nimule border on Friday afternoon.[9]
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Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson,[1] Paddy Ankunda confirmed the first batch had been evacuated and that the army would go back to bring more.
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Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson, Paddy Ankunda
The army moved in to evacuate Ugandans after President Yoweri Museveni directed them.[8] It was not yet clear how many Ugandans work and stay in South Sudan.
The number of those who have been killed or injured is also not known.[2] Media reports indicate scores of people have reportedly been killed and thousands displaced after fighting broke out last week in Juba.[12]
This follows a disagreement between factions loyal to South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and his Deputy Riek Machar.[9]
The two leaders however addressed a press conference asking their factions to restrain themselves.[1]
Source: New Vision
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