Those Ugandans who
were alive know that the NRA/M captured Kampala on 25th January
1986. This fact could easily influence
the exist of President Museveni and his Government more so that some of Uganda’s
neighbours may be seeing him as an aggressor.
The facts to
this among others: “Withdraw troops from South Sudan, US tells
Uganda.”
The Uganda army
must leave South Sudan territory to stem genocide and allow citizens there
enjoy a future of peace and prosperity they voted for, two top US government
officials have said.
Secretary of
State John Kerry and President Obama’s new top diplomat for Africa, Ms Linda
Thomas-Greenfield, said the cessation of hostilities agreement signed between
the Government of South Sudan and renegade Riek Machar forces also requires
foreign troops to pull back to defensive positions.
“We feel deeply
committed, given past lessons, to try to prevent the chaos and the genocide
that too often comes [out] of the violence that can occur if things break
down,” Mr Kerry told journalists during a virtual press conference on Tuesday.
“We don’t want this to cascade into a more violent repetition of the past. So,
that’s why we’re committed.”
The fighting between soldiers loyal to President Salva Kiir and
his former deputy Riek Machar broke out on December 15. Uganda sent it’s troops
several days later to fight alongside forces loyal to President Kiir.
An estimated 8,000 people are said to have been killed and thousands displaced from their homes since December 15.
An estimated 8,000 people are said to have been killed and thousands displaced from their homes since December 15.
So, while a number
of Ugandans may be desperate to see President Museveni out of power, the role
played by the UPDF could easily lead to his exit.
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