Evacuating Ugandans at their embassy in Juba on Sunday appealed for peace talks between South Sudan’s government and rebelling group.
Joseph Antonios urged opponents of President Salva Kiir and his government to come for a round table to negotiate.
He warned that the current war was no longer constructive but destructive.
Mr Antonio criticized that bush war approach was outdated in time of freedom.
Christian University lecturer Irene Kirabo said she was very sad to leave Juba and feared that economic activities in the country were deteriorating.
She added that she would return to South Sudan if the political climate stabilizes.
Nakandi Matrid who was panicking said she could not tolerate staying here under the circumstances of violence.
She added that she would return if the situation normalizes because they left many belongings in Juba.
Sources said over eight thousand Ugandans had so far left the country for Kampala.