FILE PHOTO: Hon. John Agany, Chairperson of Information Committee at the TNLA - Courtesy/March 2022

South Sudan parliament spokesperson has warned Uganda that his country will not allow an inch of its territory to be annexed amid border dispute involving the two neighbors.

John Agany made the daring remarks specifically directed to President Yoweri Museveni – days after the Ugandan army were reported to have entered South Sudan and entrenched themselves in Kajo-keji.

On September 28, the national parliament called for a swift solution to the reports of encroachment on South Sudan territories by Uganda and Kenya.

This was after Hon. Joseph Kiju tabled a motion over insecurity along the South Sudan-Uganda border at Kajo Keji County, in the far south of Central Equatoria State.

While speaking on Eye Radio’s Sundown Show on Friday, lawmaker Agany said South Sudan will handle the issue in a discipline and diplomatic manner.

However, Agany said if diplomacy fails, his countrymen are prepared to die defending their country.

“Let me remind him (Museveni) if he is listening to me. We are very diplomatic, we are very sensible, but if he refuses, let Museveni get the necessary weapons to finish all of us,” he said.

Agany added: “We will never never allow even one meter (of land) to be taken by Uganda.”

Last Sunday, Kajo-keji County Commissioner said the UPDF troops have moved deep into South Sudan and were seen setting up tents in their new.

Phanuel Dumo also disclosed that the foreign troops appeared to have permanently settled in three locations and may not be leaving any sooner.

The alleged incursion also followed directives from the Central Equatoria government to border communities urging them to leave the border dispute in the hands of the national government.

South Sudan People’s Defense Forces Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang told Eye Radio early this week that army has agreed to stand by and let the border tensions be addressed through diplomatic channels.