A claim has been spreading online, saying that over 500 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have died in South Sudan.Some social media posts even share a photo of UPDF soldiers standing in front of coffins, making it look like the image is proof of the claim.
However, this story is completely false. The truth is that no such thing has happened, and the photo being used is an old image from a completely different event.
The photo being shared is from August 10, 2005. It was taken at Entebbe Air Base during a memorial service for Ugandan soldiers who died in a helicopter crash on July 30, 2005. The crash was linked to Sudan’s former Vice President, John Garang, who also died in the accident.
This means the photo has nothing to do with South Sudan today. It is almost 20 years old and is now being misused to spread false information.
There are no official reports from the Ugandan government or the UPDF confirming that 500 soldiers have been killed in South Sudan. No credible news source has reported such an incident either. The claim is completely made up, and the photo is being used in a misleading way to create fear and confusion.
False news like this can cause panic and unnecessary worry among people. It is always important to verify information before sharing it. The best way to do this is by checking official government statements, reliable news websites, or trusted fact-checkers.
The claim that 500 UPDF soldiers have died in South Sudan is false. The photo being shared is an old image from 2005, not proof of any recent event.
Always be cautious of fake news and do not believe or share information without verifying it first.
