Clashes between Uganda, Rwanda

Kampala - The head of Uganda's army , Maj Gen Jeje Odongo, has confirmed his troops clashed with the Rwandan army in the Democratic…

Kampala - The head of Uganda's army , Maj Gen Jeje Odongo, has confirmed his troops clashed with the Rwandan army in the Democratic Republic of Congo in violation of a ceasefire but insisted the Rwandans had provoked the hostilities.

He said the clash took place near Kisangani when Rwandans advanced from the Lubuto Junction to Bangoka Airport.

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