Operation Shujaa, launched in November 2021, is a joint military campaign by the UPDF and FARDC targeting the ADF, an armed group responsible for attacks in both eastern DRC and Uganda.
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African defense chiefs discuss the DRC conflict in Tanzania
Long-standing conflict in the eastern DRC has involved armed groups and ethnic tensions.
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DRC conflicts: Ugandan troops are not fighting M23 rebels, says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has denied reports that Ugandan troops (UPDF) are working with their Congolese counterparts to combat the M23 rebels.
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UPDF announces major victories in fight against ADF terrorism
Since 2021, the UPDF and FARDC have worked together to dismantle the ADF in the DRC.
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Museveni’s new directives and ADF’s low powers
The 79-year-old said that after defeating ADF, they resorted to desperate measures of trying to infiltrate Uganda, plant bombs and even assassinate some of the citizens.
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Gen Muhanga rallies Congolese nationals to support joint operations against ADF
UPDF and FARDC are currently hunting ADF rebels in DRC and a number of them have been put out of actions.
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Operation Shujaa: joint forces rescue teenage girls
Maj Bilal, the Public Information Officer, Operation Shujaa and UPDF Mountain Division confirmed the development.
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EACRF Uganda contingent in North Kivu rallies Congolese towards peace
The EACRF Uganda Contingent Commander echoed to the members that UPDF is a pro-people army and a neutral force.
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UPDF: Congolese refugees return home from exile
Quoting the UPDF, some refugees said that Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Contingent operating under the EACRF has given them the confidence to return home as calmness and relative peace has been registered with no fighting, insecurity or any violations of the peace agreement in areas under their responsibility.
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120 stolen cows recovered by UPDF in DRC’s north Kivu
“Had the UPDF not responded in time, it would mark the beginning of my poverty and subsequent suffering,” Mujungu said.
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DRC: Uganda completes troop deployment in north Kivu
In a statement, UPDF says this decision by Uganda is in compliance with the decision and consideration of 20th extra ordinary summit of the East African Community heads of state held in Bujumbura-Burundi on February 4, 2023 and the East African Chief of Defence Forces meeting of February 9, 2023, respectively.
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ANAPI’s economic mission between DRC-Morocco underway in Casablanca
Anthony Nkinzo, Director General of ANAPI stressed that “the DRC is a land of opportunities, with a geostrategic position in the heart of Africa”.