Thomas Kwoyelo jailed for 25 years for war crimes
Kwoyelo’s defense lawyer, Henry Evans Ocheng, has stated that they are prepared to file an appeal within 14 days regarding unsatisfactory sentences.
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EA Standby Force launches a child protection course
Uganda, Kenya and other countries have signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of the Eastern Africa Standby Force.
‘Prioritize peace for economic prosperity’ – Karenga people told
Leaders and security commanders have urged residents of Karenga district to fully embrace peace as a critical component in achieving significant socioeconomic development.
Uganda receives UN support to combat violent extremism
For many years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime has worked with stakeholders on a project to prevent and combat violent extremism while protecting human rights.
Uganda strengthens ties with Japan in defence cooporation
Maj Gen Bakasumba reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to ensuring refugee safety, despite limited resources.
Uganda concludes counter-terrorism strategic communication training
Sylvia Kabaki, acting Head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism’s Nairobi Programme Office, emphasized the importance of long-term engagement and continuous learning in strategic communications.
Pader: 5 Division court martial remands 9 to Kinene for possessing military stores
Colonel Peter Musherure, the Court Martial Chairperson and Division Operations and Training Officer, sentenced four soldiers to two years in prison for desertion, in violation of Section 144 of the UPDF Act of 2005.
Bangladeshi army to strengthen ties with UPDF
Captain B. M Hassan Muhmud, the head of the Bangladeshi delegation, expressed gratitude for the warm reception from the UPDF, noting that this was their first engagement outside of UN peacekeeping.
Joint forces rescue women and children from ADF terrorists
In the ongoing “Operation Shujaa,” the forces successfully rescued the women and children following a confrontation with ADF terrorists at the River Asefu in North Kivu province.
Somalia: UPDF troops urged to maintain momentum against Al-Shabab
Significant progress has been made in preventing and reducing Al-Shabab’s freedom of movement and action.
Joseph Kony’s Central African Republic camps have been destroyed
The UPDF has confirmed an operation against the three camps of LRA top commander Joseph Kony in the Central African Republic (CAR).
EASF in Kampala for conflict prevention and early warning capabilities
EASF Department of Peace Operations in developing an integrated and functional EASF early warning response system and a collaboration framework between the early warning system and member states early warning system,” said Brig Gen Karemire.