A delegation of military personnel from the Great Lakes Region has just wrapped up its fact-finding mission in the Kajo-Keji County of the Central Equatorial State in South Sudan.
The special fact-finding delegation was aimed at addressing recent cross-border security tensions and supporting displaced communities.
The mission followed the clashes that were reported on July 28, 2025.
The conflicts, occurring at Bori Boma area, pit the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) against the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF).
More than 16,000 people caught between the clashes of the titans were reportedly displaced from their residential precincts. Some reports claimed that the army had burnt down their houses and several villagers were injured.
The delegation, representing the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM), also managed to engage local authorities and community leaders to gather insights and promote dialogue.
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) includes 12 member states and aims for sustainable peace and security in the region. The EJVM, established in 2012, monitors security incidents and cross-border disputes.
During a briefing at the First Baptist Church premises, Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule detailed the Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ incursion into Nyainga-Muda village, which displaced over 2,900 households.
The Commissioner urged the delegation to review historical evidence of border encroachment, noting that maps dating back to the year 1967 show Uganda extending into the South Sudanese territory.
Later, the delegation also met with officials in Juba and discussed the situation with Ugandan authorities in Kampala and border regions.
It was stated that their findings will guide military and diplomatic efforts to resolve ongoing border tensions.