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Uganda military chief threatens to attack eastern Congo town of Bunia

Uganda will attack the town of Bunia in eastern Congo unless all forces surrender within 24 hours, according to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chief of the Ugandan Defence Forces.
Kainerugaba stated that his people, the Bahima, are being attacked and warned that no one on this earth can kill his people and think he will not suffer for it.
Kainerugaba also claimed that Bunia will soon be in UPDF hands, emphasizing Uganda's military intentions.
Observers noted that the military threat reflects Uganda's economic and geopolitical interests in Congo's Ituri province, with Bunia as the capital.

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Uganda military chief threatens to attack eastern Congo town of Bunia

Uganda will attack the town of Bunia in neighbouring eastern Congo unless "all forces" there surrender their arms within 24 hours, the chief of Ugandan defence forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said in a post on X on Saturday.

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