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Uganda: Muhoozi Orders Reopening of Border Posts Near M23 Territory
UGANDA, JUL 10 – Uganda reopened border posts near M23-controlled eastern DRC to restore trade and local economies after closures since mid-2022 disrupted livelihoods and cross-border commerce.
- On Wednesday, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the immediate reopening of border posts near M23-controlled areas, announced by Colonel Magezi.
- Prior to the directive, border posts like Bunagana and Ishasha were closed due to M23 control, disrupting local economies and redirecting trade under rebel influence.
- Evidence shows M23 collects up to $1 million monthly in cross-border revenue, while traders in southwestern Uganda urge reopening due to livelihood losses.
- Following the border post reopening, trade and regional stability improved as communities on both sides welcomed the move.
- More broadly, Uganda's reopening of border posts near M23 contradicts Kinshasa’s policy that labels M23 illegitimate, highlighting regional diplomatic tensions amid fragile stability.
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Uganda reopens border with M23-held eastern DRC
Six months after closing key border crossings due to rebel advances, Uganda has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The move comes after the seizure of Goma by the M23 rebel group, which led to the shutdown of crossings in Congo’s North Kivu province.
On Thursday, 10 July, Uganda officially reopened the border crossings of Bunagana and Ishasha. Located north-east of Goma, they had fallen into the hands of the armed group in 2022 and 2024 respectively. While this decision is considered a victory for the AFC/M23, Kinshasa has so far made no comments.
Uganda: Muhoozi Orders Reopening of Border Posts Near M23 Territory
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the immediate reopening of all border posts located near areas controlled by the M23 rebel movement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a move that could have significant diplomatic and strategic implications in an already volatile region.
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