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Why Parliament backed UPDF Gaza Mission
The motion highlighted Uganda’s extensive experience in peace support joint operations in Somalia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic and various United Nations missions, arguing that this experience uniquely positions the UPDF to contribute to stabilising Gaza.
Kiryowa Kiwanuka (centre) during the debate on the Gaza motion on August 6. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
By: Mary Karugaba and John Odyek, Journalists @New Vision
KAMPALA - Parliament has given the Government the green light to deploy a contingent of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to the Gaza Strip, saying the mission