South Sudan, Uganda Police Chiefs Meet Over Cross Border Human Trafficking and Terrorism

(Kampala) – The Inspector General of Police for South Sudan, Gen. Abraham Manyuat Peter, met with Uganda’s Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, on Tuesday in Kampala to discuss joint efforts to combat cross border and international organized crimes.

The meeting took place at the Uganda Police headquarters in Naguru, highlighting the ongoing security collaboration between the two neighbouring countries.

The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in policing, especially in areas such as training, intelligence sharing, investigations, and border control.

Both countries agreed on the importance of tackling challenges that have increasingly affected communities along the South Sudan–Uganda border, including human trafficking, terrorism, and other forms of organized crime.

IGP Abas Byakagaba said the collaboration between the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) and the Uganda Police Force has been productive in many areas, including information exchange and capacity building.

He emphasized the need to deepen operational coordination and share intelligence related to key regional security threats.

South Sudan’s police chief, Gen. Manyuat, expressed appreciation for Uganda’s longstanding support, noting both historical and current assistance in security matters.

“We are delighted to be in Uganda to discuss key matters that affect our two countries. Uganda supported us during our liberation struggle and continues to support us in policing and security,” he said.

In a statement released after the meeting, Uganda Police reiterated the importance of cooperation across a broad range of areas.

“We have to share information on human trafficking, terrorism, organized crimes, training and capacity building, investigations, counterintelligence, and activities at border points,” said IGP Byakagaba.

The porous borders between the two countries have been exploited by traffickers and criminals, and both sides have recognized the need for better border control mechanisms and joint operations.

No specific funding or operational agreements were made public despite intent by both countries to coordinate on critical policing issues.

The two police chiefs also touched on the value of ongoing training exchanges and joint capacity building efforts supported by regional and international partners.