Ituri, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) have strongly condemned a brutal attack carried out by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Komanda, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, which left 43 …
Read More »At least 43 civilians killed in suspected ADF rebel attack in eastern DRC
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | At least 43 civilians were killed overnight from Saturday to Sunday in an attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources said Sunday. According to local media reports, ADF fighters stormed a Catholic church …
Read More »UPDF seize major ADF base camp in eastern DRC
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) announced on Friday that they had seized a major military base belonging to a senior commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the eastern jungles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Chris Magezi, military assistant …
Read More »Court throws out Jamilu Mukulu’s application for release over rights violations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court’s International Crimes Division has dismissed an application by jailed suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commander Jamilu Alirabaki Mukulu Kyagulanyi, who sought release on grounds that his fundamental rights were violated during his arrest. The panel of four justices—Susan Okalany, Michael Elubu, …
Read More »Police call for calm following bomb explosion near Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan police have urged the public to remain calm and continue with their normal activities as security forces investigate a bomb explosion that occurred Tuesday near a church in Munyonyo, a suburb of the capital, Kampala. Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba told reporters at …
Read More »Jamilu Mukulu back to court after four years in detention
Jamilu Mukulu Alleges Torture, Denial of Rights in Luzira Prison Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jamilu Mukulu alias Alilabaki Kyagulanyi, the suspected commander of the rebel Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), has told the International Crimes Division of the High Court that he is enduring inhumane conditions at Luzira Prison, …
Read More »UN assures UPDF of support towards fight against terrorism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has assured Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) of support towards the fight against terrorism. Sylvia Kabaki, acting UNOCT head of the Nairobi Programme Office, said fighting violent extremism requires sustainable engagement and continuous learning within strategic communications. “I …
Read More »UPDF: ADF disguise as loggers in Zoka forest reserve
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UPDF says some suspected fighters of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) are hiding among loggers in remote parts of the Zoka Forest Reserve in Adjumani District. Fourth Infantry Division Commander Brig, Felix Busizoori says the army has identified foreign nationals from the Democratic Republic …
Read More »Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | People in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). FIGHTING AGAINST ADF In Cantine, a village in …
Read More »Museveni tasks army to probe into Buddo shooting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly tasked the army spy and investigations agency to investigate the Tuesday gold shooting incident at Buddo junction which left two people dead. Museveni, according to sources has directed Defence and Intelligence Security (DIS) formerly Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) to …
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