Congo militia leaders said sorry to Uganda for fighting with its army in Ituri Province. CODECO chiefs met General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on March 28 at Entebbe. Their group represents the Lendu people from eastern Congo but has attacked civilians. The meeting showed new efforts toward peace after heavy battles killed 240 militants earlier this month. A senior Ugandan officer also died during the recent combat when his weapon malfunctioned.
Dunji Kulukpa Etienne led the delegation as vice president of the Lendu Community. He claimed other forces misled them into opposing Ugandan troops in Fataki. He thanked Uganda for helping the Congolese people with medical care, jobs, and shelter. Land Forces Commander Kayanja Muhanga first welcomed the group when they arrived in Uganda. The visitors met several military leaders during their stay.
General Kainerugaba asked CODECO to help create peace with Ugandan forces and the Congo National Army units. He talked about how Uganda helped stabilize the region for many years. The Ugandan military offered to treat wounded CODECO fighters for free as a friendly gesture. Both sides seemed ready to improve relations after the talks.
Dunji Kulukpa Etienne led the delegation as vice president of the Lendu Community. He claimed other forces misled them into opposing Ugandan troops in Fataki. He thanked Uganda for helping the Congolese people with medical care, jobs, and shelter. Land Forces Commander Kayanja Muhanga first welcomed the group when they arrived in Uganda. The visitors met several military leaders during their stay.
General Kainerugaba asked CODECO to help create peace with Ugandan forces and the Congo National Army units. He talked about how Uganda helped stabilize the region for many years. The Ugandan military offered to treat wounded CODECO fighters for free as a friendly gesture. Both sides seemed ready to improve relations after the talks.
