UPDF under East African Community Regional Forces(EACRC) in Eastern DRC setting foot hold of Bunagana After M23 disengagement.
On Saturday April 2, 2023 Uganda Contingent of the East African Community Regional Force officially occupied areas of Bunagana Eastern DRC for peace keeping Mission in DRC after M23 left the area for UPDF.
UPDF has deployed in the general areas of Bunagana where they have set a foot hold as they give M23 time to also vacate the general areas of Rutshuru, kiwanja and Mabenga as agreed.
Uganda Contingent of EACRF is a neutral force and shall not fight M23.
UPDF appreciate the leadership of M23 for being cooperative to the Contingent and accoding our peace keepers a safe passage and successful occupation of Bunagana.
M23 is also expected to cooperate when time comes for UPDF to occupy Rushuru, Kiwanja and Mabenga areas respectively.