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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Friday, 17 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

South Sudan: Uganda

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have received any reports of border incursions and attacks at Nyaigamuda, Goloko, Pure, and Andejo in South Sudan; if so, what assessment they have made of those reports, and of whether any seizures of territory have been motivated by the presence of valuable minerals

Answer

The Government is aware of reports of clashes and cross-border incursions in Kajo-Keji County along the South Sudan-Uganda border. We are concerned by reports that the clashes have resulted in displacement and heightened tensions in local communities. The incidents appear to be linked to long-standing disputes over the poorly demarcated South Sudan-Uganda border, where similar clashes have occurred previously.

We continue to monitor the situation closely through our Embassies in Juba and Kampala, and encourage restraint and de-escalation by all parties.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2236
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Armed conflict Borders Minerals Uganda South Sudan
Link
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