Bunia, Congo and Uganda

Ugandan troops bolster Bunia against rebel threat in Congo
Ugandan forces have entered the city of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the request of local authorities. The intention is to safeguard the civilian population from rebel assaults. At the request of the country's authorities,
Ugandan troops enter Congo to protect against rebel attacks
Ugandan troops have entered the city of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the request of local authorities. According to a statement, their purpose is to protect the civilian population from rebel attacks.
Ugandan, DR Congo troops secure eastern Congolese city Bunia - minister
Uganda said on Wednesday its troops have "taken control" of security in the city of Bunia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, working with Congolese forces to fend off local militias. The move came as the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has been seizing territory further south in the neighbouring North and South Kivu provinces,
Ugandan forces enter eastern Congolese city of Bunia to back up local troops
A military official says Ugandan troops have entered the eastern Congolese city of Bunia to help local forces stop deadly violence by armed groups
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