By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) is re-enforcing its troop deployment in South Sudan under the command of Brig Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi.
Briefing the troops today ahead of their deployment, the Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, called on them to uphold discipline and professionalism as they prepare for deployment to South Sudan under “Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya.”
The deployment follows a request by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, seeking urgent support in stabilising the country after renewed conflict broke out.
Lt Gen Muhanga emphasised that their conduct should reflect the values of the UPDF.
The troops are expected to reinforce peacekeeping efforts and prevent further escalation of violence in the country.
