#UPDF deployment in DR Congo

[hicginewsagency]

UPDF Enters Congolese City of Bunia Amid Rising Tensions.

Bunia, DRC – February 18, 2025 – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have officially entered the eastern Congolese city of Bunia, a move aimed at preventing further violence in the region. This development follows recent warnings from Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who stated that the UPDF would deploy unless all forces in the area…

[afroinsider]

Uganda: Army Deployed at Congo Border Over ADF rebels

Uganda: Army Deployed at Congo Border Over ADF rebels

By Risdel Kasasira and Thembo Kahungu

Continued attacks by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) has prompted deployment by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) along the Uganda-DR Congo border to guard against escalation of incursions.

The Deputy UPDF spokesperson, Lt Col Deo Akiiki, said they have recruited Local Defence Unit militia to secure villages near or along the border…