JUBA – The South Sudan and Uganda armies have agreed to form a joint investigative committee to probe the cause of recent clashes at their common border.
The step was announced following a meeting between Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) with his South Sudan counterpart Gen. Dau Aturjong in Juba on Saturday.
In a press statement, SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said both leaders reiterated their “unwavering commitments to maintaining our long historical bilateral ties” on traditional areas of mutual trust and interests.
“The duo agreed on immediate formation of a 14-man joint investigation Committee with equal representation from both armies,” Lul said.
He added that the Committee will be temporarily based in Gulu, Uganda and work will commence soon to determine on the exact causes of the clashes in Kajo Keji County, Central Equatoria State.
Five South Sudan security officers were killed by heavily armed Ugandan soldiers who attacked their post at Bori Boma, Kangapo Payam on July 28, authorities said.
The Committee is talked with the responsibility of coming up with recommendations aimed at aiding the two principals to make informed decisions on the implementation of best solutions to end recurrent border disputes.
At the request of Chief of Defence Forces of UPDF, South Sudan army chief is poised to make a reciprocal visit to Kampala, Uganda.