Democratic Republic of the Congo: Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Congolese army (FARDC) operation kills 27 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, rescues 40 civilians in eastern DRC
The joint operation between the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Congolese army (FARDC) under Operation Shujaa, operating in eastern DR Congo, reported the killing of 27 Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels on Monday and the rescue of 40 civilians during firefighting with the rebel group.
According to Maj. Bilal Katamba, the spokesperson for the UPDF Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa, said the fight occurred in Biakato, Mambasa Territory, about 67 kilometers northwest of Beni in Ituri Province.
In a statement released on September 24, he said, “The fighting on Monday [September 23] also led to the recovery of nine firearms, including eight submachine guns (SMGs) and one PKM, six walkie-talkies, several rounds of ammunition, magazines, and other items such as human medicines,” The statement reads apart.