KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Troops of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday successfully rescued another 23 abductees from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in their joint military operation in the eastern DRC, a Ugandan spokesperson said. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and …
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Rutshuru, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the public, especially the youth, have been cautioned against attacking Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers deployed under operation Shujaa in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The caution was sounded on Friday by Macaire Sivikunula Mwendivwa, the head of Bapère sector, Lubero territory, …
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How Kenyan troops, the latest addition, shift eastern DRC puzzle Kampala, Uagnda | IAN KATUSIIME | On Nov. 2, Kenyan President William Ruto flagged off a near 1000 troop contingent to eastern DRC on a stabilisation mission. The deployment of Kenyan troops as part of an East African regional force …
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US hails Kenya’s Ruto for sending troops to DRC Kinsahasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has addressed the nation over the unrest in east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and said despite disagreement with Rwanda, he has chosen peace over war. …
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Investigation questions UPDF mission in DR Congo COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | First, place a joint force of the Uganda army and forces of the DR Congo government in rebel infested but mineral rich North Kivu region of that vast country. Not far off, set up a camp for …
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Bunia, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda people Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Congolese army have captured Boga Airfield from the fleeing Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels. The mineral-rich Boga located about 68Kms from Bunia has been under the control of the rebels. The area locally referred to as …
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Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 400 soldiers of Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) have completed a four-month intensive training in mountain warfare at Mountain Warfare Training School MWTS- Karugutu in Ntoroko District. The soldiers are attached to the Mountain Division units and Special Forces Command-SFC and will be …
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