At least six South Sudan soldiers killed in border clashes with Uganda

A deadly firefight erupted along the Uganda–South Sudan border, leaving at least six soldiers dead, according to Uganda’s military.

The clash, which occurred in Uganda’s remote West Nile region, was reportedly sparked when South Sudanese forces crossed into Ugandan territory and refused to withdraw.

Uganda’s army spokesman, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, said three South Sudanese troops were killed in retaliation after a Ugandan soldier…