Obama amuambia Museveni aondoe majeshi S Sudan.

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US calls for withdrawal of foreign forces from South Sudan

Armed South Sudanese government soldiers ride in a pickup truck near a village in Bor on January 26, 2014.

By KEVIN J. KELLEY

In Summary

• Rebel leaders have cited the Ugandan troops' role in South Sudan as an impediment to a peace settlement
• The devastating conflict that erupted in mid-December has not ended, the US observed

NEW YORK: The United States on Saturday urged the withdrawal of "foreign forces" from South Sudan and warned that the country's continuing conflict could spread throughout the region.

The US is now in effect calling for Ugandan troops to leave South Sudan. (READ: Khartoum worried by Uganda military foray in South Sudan)

Ugandan forces have engaged rebel forces after having been invited by the South Sudan government to help stabilise the young country.

Rebel leaders have cited the Ugandan troops' role in South Sudan as an impediment to a peace settlement.

The sternly worded statement on Saturday by State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki reiterates the call for the release of the four remaining South Sudanese dissidents detained in December.

CO-OPERATE WITH UNMISS

Applying further pressure on the South Sudan government, the US urges it to "fully co-operate" with the UN Mission in the country, known as UNMISS. (READ: Key South Sudan towns looted, deserted: UN)

"It is imperative that the government ensures that any assaults on and threats against UNMISS facilities and personnel immediately cease," the statement read.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir may feel compelled to heed the US warnings because his government is heavily dependent on aid from Washington.

The devastating conflict that erupted in mid-December has not ended, the US observed.

"We are deeply concerned by reports of violations by both the government of South Sudan and anti-government forces of the Cessation of Hostilities agreement that was signed in Addis Ababa on January 23," the State Department said.

"We urge the redeployment or phased withdrawal of foreign forces invited by either side, and warn of the serious consequences which could result from any regionalisation of this conflict."

US calls for withdrawal of foreign forces from South Sudan - Africa - nation.co.ke

 

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Swali la kizushi: Is America supporting Riek in this tiff?

 

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Museveni naye kajibu...bring on the popcorn as we wait to see who blinks first...:israel:

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Uganda to US: We won't leave South Sudan

Uganda People's Defence Forces officers with captured weapons after a battle near Bor in South Sudan. PHOTO | COURTESY | FILE DEFENSE PRESS UNIT

By DAILY MONITOR

In Summary

• The UPDF is currently the only foreign force deployed in South Sudan, fighting alongside troops loyal to President Kiir
• The army spokesperson, Lt Col Paddy Ankunda, on Sunday said Uganda would stick to what was agreed by regional leaders

KAMPALA

Uganda will not withdraw its troops from South Sudan as demanded by the US government, military and foreign affairs officials have said.

US President Barack Obama's government at the weekend issued a strongly-worded statement, calling for the withdrawal of foreign forces that have been deployed to quell the internal conflict between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar. (READ: US calls for withdrawal of foreign forces from S. Sudan)

"We urge the redeployment or phased withdrawal of foreign forces invited by either side, and warn of the serious consequences which could result from any regionalisation of this conflict," said Ms Jen Psaki, a State Department spokesperson, in the statement.

Whereas the statement did not directly mention Uganda, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) is currently the only foreign force deployed in South Sudan, fighting alongside troops loyal to President Kiir.

The army spokesperson, Lt Col Paddy Ankunda, on Sunday said Uganda would stick to what was agreed by regional leaders.

"We went to help South Sudanese people when everybody else ran away. Now here they are giving us orders. We will follow the Addis Ababa agreement in consultation with the South Sudan government. We are members of Igad and cannot violate our own agreement," he said.

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), which has brokered a temporary ceasefire between the warring groups, recently approved the deployment of a 5,500 strong force to keep the truce.

It was not clear whether Uganda's troops already in South Sudan would automatically be part of this force. Mr Machar's group has continuously demanded the UPDF withdraws as one of the conditions for observing a truce.

GOVERNMENT'S TAKE

The government position was reinforced by Mr Fred Opolot, the spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs ministry, who said the UPDF will stay put because of the possible implications of the conflict in South Sudan on Uganda's economy and security.

"The instability in South Sudan makes Uganda vulnerable to negative forces like the LRA who could re-enter the country and Uganda cannot allow that to happen," said Mr Opolot.

"African problems warrant African solutions but with the support of the international community, Uganda will continue to work under the Igad arrangement until peace returns to South Sudan," he added.

Mr Opolot also said Uganda had entered South Sudan with the blessing of President Kiir and that it had also received clearance from regional governments to protect key installations in the restive nation.

Asked for the Presidency's view on the US demand, the President's spokesperson, Mr Tamale Mirundi, said: "The President's decision to deploy in South Sudan was endorsed by Parliament. I would be worried if the US said if Uganda does not leave South Sudan, we will declare war. It is just an opinion, for the sake of big power politics."


Reported by Barbara Among and Dear Jeanne. For the full report, go to www.monitor.co.ug

 

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Mseven kichwa ngumu sana.

 

[FJM]

Marekani wako sahihi kwenye hii saga. Huyo Salva.ameota mapembe kwa sababu Uganda. Na kama Ethiopia wasingekataa ombi la Salva kupeleka majeshi, South Sudan ingekuwa kwenye hali mbaya zaidi hii waliyo nayo sasa.

 

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The War in South Sudan is a result of Primitive Monopoly Capitalism Economic Policies.. US v. China Museven kawachoka USA baada ya wao wenyewe kumgeuka kwenye saga la Congo na Besigye. Chinese have had good deal with Salva over the Oil sector and this had envied USA who were left backward sasa wanataka kufanya kama walichofanya Libya na kwingineko tho hawana sababu za wazi dhidi ya Salva inalazimu kumtumia Riek as the world will be blind folded that this is a local grievance between the two leaders. Though Museven is a war monger and likes unnecessary prestige as he wants Uganda to be looked as the regional Military powerfull leader.

After Westgate siege he offered support of his Counter terrorism special Forces tho akakataliwa, kule AMISOM alipledge the largest force na big fleet ya Airforce zile Mi-24 zote 5 among 6 zikaanguka on the way.. Ilipotokea tu S. Sudan akatuma Special Forces kufight akisema wanarescue waganda tho ni kweli kuna raia wa kigeni na waganda waliopanda C-130 Hercules on board to eviction yaan anataman Uganda iwe kama USA vile kijeshi ananunua silaha ghali contrary to hali ya Uchumi, analitumia jeshi personally cz UPDF lilienda uganda bila hata ya idhini ya Bunge ikabidi wabunge wahoji ndipo wakapitisha azimio as a "rubber stump" tu wakat tayar miili ya askar wa uganda waliokufa ilishaanza kurudishwa home. Museven ana elements za Iddi Amin.