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UN Report: South Sudan, Uganda Bombard Civilians, Target Nuer

3/7/2026

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A United Nations report states that joint aerial bombardments by South Sudan and Uganda targeted civilian areas, primarily affecting the Nuer ethnic group in opposition-held regions.
Uganda's military supports President Salva Kiir against opposition leader Riek Machar, who faces treason charges.
The report says the attacks used improvised incendiary devices and followed Uganda's March 2025 deployment of troops and equipment.

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A United Nations report states that joint aerial bombardments by South Sudan and Uganda targeted civilian areas, primarily affecting the Nuer ethnic group in opposition-held regions.
Uganda's military supports President Salva Kiir against opposition leader Riek Machar, who faces treason charges.
The report says the attacks used improvised incendiary devices and followed Uganda's March 2025 deployment of troops and equipment.