A lethal firefight broke out along the Uganda–South Sudan border, resulting in the deaths of at least six soldiers, as reported by Uganda's military.
The conflict, taking place in the secluded West Nile region of Uganda, was reportedly triggered when South Sudanese forces entered Ugandan territory and declined to retreat.
Uganda's army spokesman, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, reported that the death of a Ugandan soldier during an incursion led to the killing of three South Sudanese troops in retaliation. However, according to a South Sudanese official, five of their soldiers lost their lives in what he described as a "surprise attack."
The militaries of both countries have consented to a ceasefire and pledged to investigate the incident. Despite having a joint demarcation committee aimed at resolving border issues by 2027, these neighboring nations have long contested certain areas along their shared boundary.
Although there have been minor skirmishes in the past, deadly confrontations between these two allied forces are still uncommon.
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