Uganda secretly sends hundreds of troops to DR Congo: UN experts
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As many as 1,000 troops have deployed in Bunia, as well as to the Mahagi and Djugu territories in Ituri province without Kinshasa's authorization, according to UN experts. Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to tackle the threat posed by CODECO, an armed group operating in Ituri.
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- Uganda has deployed up to 1,000 troops in Ituri province, DRC, without Kinshasa's authorization. 9s
- Ugandan authorities claim the deployment targets the armed group CODECO. 19s
- CODECO has been accused of attacks near Ugandan oil installations. 27s
- UN experts suggest Uganda's motivation may include securing economic interests such as gold and timber. 35s
- Uganda's previous deployments in DRC were authorized, but the current mandate and troop numbers are unclear. 50s