Hundreds of Ugandans witnessed inauguration of the Uganda Community in South Sudan (UCSS) organization as the country celebrated its 46 Independence Day anniversary on Thursday at Buluk grounds in Juba.

The UCSS is charged with the responsibility of overseeing businesses and the security of Ugandan nationals in south Sudan.

The minister of regional cooperation in the government of south Sudan, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin called upon the Ugandans in Juba to coexist with Sudanese in peace and harmony.

He said the Ugandan community in southern Sudan is very much welcome.