🇺🇬🇨🇩 Ugandan troops began their duty in eastern DR Congo

Ugandan troops have taken up peacekeeping duties in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the East African Community Regional Force.

They will be expected to protect civilians in the areas of Bunagana, Kiwanja and Mabenga in Rutshuru territory.

The troops are also tasked with overseeng the withdrawal of the M23 rebels from an area they’ve occupied since last June.

The 2,000-strong force will also oversee the reopening of trade routes between the border town of Bunagana and the regional capital, Goma.

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