Uganda has outlined its intentions of withdrawing its peacekeeping forces from conflict hotspots, following UN allegations that suggested it was supporting the Congolese rebels.
The security minister, Wilson Mukasa, described the decision as “irreversible” and said another cabinet minister was travelling to New York to explain Uganda’s position.
Describing Uganda’s intentions, Mukasa stated,
“What we’ve said and what we’re proposing to the UN.. is that we are going to withdraw from our engagements in Somalia, Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo to concentrate on our own security here in Uganda.”
A recently leaked confidential UN report revealed that the panel of experts had accused Uganda of supporting the M23 Congolese rebel group.
The leader of the rebel group stands indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court.
The report outlined that Uganda’s subtle support allowed the Congolese rebel group’s political branch to fully function in Uganda.
