UPDF To Cross Borders For Rebels â€" Kiyonga
Nov 25, 2002
The National Political Commissar (NPC), Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, has warned that the UPDF would not hesitate to cross into any neighbouring country to rout enemies who may want to destabilise the country.
The National Political Commissar (NPC), Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, has warned that the UPDF would not hesitate to cross into any neighbouring country to rout enemies who may want to destabilise the country.
John Nzinjah reports that Kiyonga said Uganda troops would cross into neighbouring countries if her security were threatened.
Speaking in Kasese recently, the NPC said the territorial boundaries only carried meaning when there was peace and security.
“In Uganda we shall not accept to compromise our security. We shall cross the boundaries and hit any group threatening us,†Kiyonga said.
The NPC, who is also the minister without portfolio, was addressing over 100 youths from Kasese town council attending a one-month chaka mchaka course at Kasese primary School.
Dr. Kiyonga was responding to concerns raised by the participants who wanted to know whether the Rwenzori Mountains would not be used by anti-government elements again.
Kiyonga, who is the Member of Parliament for Bukonzo West, said Rwenzori Mountains were important.
“Rwenzori Mountains are important for all Ugandans and the world. It is an important environment resource, so we must guard it,†the NPC said.
About the contribution of the Rwenzori Mountains to the national economy, Kiyonga said before the Allied Democratic Forces rebel attack in 1996, about 2,000 tourists climbed the mountains giving employment to over 6,000 people annually. He urged Ugandans to promote of tourism.
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John Nzinjah reports that Kiyonga said Uganda troops would cross into neighbouring countries if her security were threatened.
Speaking in Kasese recently, the NPC said the territorial boundaries only carried meaning when there was peace and security.
“In Uganda we shall not accept to compromise our security. We shall cross the boundaries and hit any group threatening us,†Kiyonga said.
The NPC, who is also the minister without portfolio, was addressing over 100 youths from Kasese town council attending a one-month chaka mchaka course at Kasese primary School.
Dr. Kiyonga was responding to concerns raised by the participants who wanted to know whether the Rwenzori Mountains would not be used by anti-government elements again.
Kiyonga, who is the Member of Parliament for Bukonzo West, said Rwenzori Mountains were important.
“Rwenzori Mountains are important for all Ugandans and the world. It is an important environment resource, so we must guard it,†the NPC said.
About the contribution of the Rwenzori Mountains to the national economy, Kiyonga said before the Allied Democratic Forces rebel attack in 1996, about 2,000 tourists climbed the mountains giving employment to over 6,000 people annually. He urged Ugandans to promote of tourism.
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