Five soldiers have faced a court martial at Pajimo Military Barracks in Kitgum for torturing a suspected motorcycle thief, as captured on camera.
Uganda joined the majority at the United Nations General Assembly in supporting a non-binding resolution for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The General Assembly’s vote, responding to a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, received praise for sending a powerful message.
The East African Community Regional Force Commander Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has commended the UPDF contingent in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for the good discipline, commitment, and resilience they maintained in mission evidenced during their routine activities in the course of executing the EACRF mandateduring his last command visit to the UPDF at its tactical contingent headquarters in Niongera Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory to bid farewell to the contingent troops.
President Yoweri Museveni, also the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, presided over the graduation of 45 Air Force Defence trainees at Kalangala Marine Training School. He congratulated the officers and pledged government support for local infrastructure, promising road construction in Kasanje and Nakawuka villages during stopovers.
In a ceremony at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters on Tuesday, Lt Col Dick Kaija, outgoing Fisheries Protection Unit Commander, received praise from Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Wilson Mbadi, for his exceptional efforts in combating Lake Criminality.
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has announced the recommencement of the second phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2710 (2023). Initially paused upon the Federal Government of Somalia’s request, the withdrawal involves 3,000 troops and the transfer of control for eight Forward Operating Bases by December 2023.
The two recent separate incidents involving explosions are under investigation, with Uganda police urging residents to remain alert, report suspicious activities, and cooperate for community safety.
President Museveni announces UPDF’s success in Operation Shujaa, revealing seven coordinated attacks against ADF insurgents in the DRC, resulting in significant setbacks for the terrorist organization. He urges citizens to remain vigilant in the face of potential reprisal attacks.
Uganda and NORINCO inaugurated a Joint Research and Innovation Centre, Anfo production line for Kyoga Dynamics, and a UAV workshop in Nakasongola. This follows a Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry of Defence and NORINCO.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi has called upon all security forces in Uganda to maintain and ensure the existing friendship and cooperation between the forces and ‘wanainchi’ during the official opening ceremony of the 17th Edition of the Inter-Forces Games at Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi district yesterday 28th November 2023.
