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18.05.2012

Caeser Acellam: Footnote in the evolving story of the Nile Valley

Mr Caesar Acellam of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) is now in the hands of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The UPDF has done very well. It is a matter of time before Mr Joseph Kony himself is apprehended. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

16.05.2012

Grant Acellam amnesty, says DP’s Mao

‘Maj. Gen. ’ Acellam (R) speaks to journalists on Sunday in Djema, Central African Republic. The LRA rebel was arrested on Saturday. AFP Photo   In Summary Wooing warlords. The former Gulu District chairperson says the move will help draw more rebels out of the bush. #00:00 16.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

15.05.2012

Africa’s army chiefs in Kampala to discuss security threats

President Museveni (R) with the Commander of US Army Africa Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg (L) and Gen. Aronda Nyakairima during the opening of the African Land Forces summit in Kampala yesterday. #00:00 15.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

14.05.2012

Was Acellam captured or did he surrender?

In Summary ‘Easy arrest’. It would be strange, in fact suicidal, for such an experienced rebel field commander to walk through an expansive jungle unguarded and only with his family of four well aware that international troops are on his chase. #00:00 14.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Army captures Kony’s top general in ambush

‘Maj. Gen. ’ Caesar Achellam talks to journalists after his capture in Djema, Central African Republic yesterday. He said he was relieved to be out of the bush. Photo by Risdel Kasasira  In Summary Major victory. #00:00 14.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

13.05.2012

How term limits were kicked out in 2005

The Observer - How term limits were kicked out in 2005. #23:19 13.05.2012 from channel The Observer

08.05.2012

‘Only patriots, revolutionaries can build an army like UPDF’

Gen. Museveni says UPDF is good at both urban and bush warfare. #00:00 08.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

06.05.2012

Lawmakers regret lifting term limits

The Observer - Lawmakers regret lifting term limits. #22:51 06.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Profiles of EALA contestants

The Observer - Profiles of EALA contestants. #22:43 06.05.2012 from channel The Observer

05.05.2012

Misery as housing conditions for Arua soldiers remain wanting

Part of the 409 Brigade barracks with make-shift houses. The living conditions of security officials in Arua District has remained pathetic for years, with many unable to host visitors or even use decent pit-latrines. #00:00 05.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

04.05.2012

UPDF Somalia losses at 150, but officials maintain only 75 have died

The Observer - UPDF Somalia losses at 150, but officials maintain only 75 have died. #00:57 04.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Gutti reports for Amisom duty

Lt. Gen. Gutti will oversee the expansion of the Amisom. Photo by AFP  In Summary A new commander, Lt. Gen. Andrew Gutti, has taken over the leadership of the military component of the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom). The appointment of Lt. Gen. #00:00 04.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

02.05.2012

Soldier injured, gun stolen during clashes with Karimojong rustlers

In Summary In April, the Pian and Pokot rustlers clashed six times over cattle, but the army says those are minor incidences. A UPDF soldier was injured, his gun and 120 bullets taken away by rustlers during a two-hour clash between the Pokot and Pian cattle rustlers. #00:00 02.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Noble Mayombo: Five years after the Brigadier’s mysterious death

Mayombo was known for his loyal service to his boss, right, from when he was President Museveni’s ADC. His death attracted a media frenzy that attracted international attention. Courtesy photo.   In Summary In this special report commemorating five years since the demise of Brig. #00:00 02.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Noble Mayombo: Five years after the Brigadier’s mysterious death

Mayombo was known for his loyal service to his boss, right, from when he was President Museveni’s ADC. His death attracted a media frenzy that attracted international attention. Courtesy photo.   In Summary In this special report commemorating five years since the demise of Brig. #00:00 02.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

30.04.2012

Khartoum aiding Kony rebels again

Col. Joseph Balikuddembe (L), commander of UPDF troops hunting Kony in CAR, and US Navy SEALS commander Capt. Gregory speak to journalists at the Counter LRA Operations Fusion Centre in Obo yesterday. #00:00 30.04.2012 from channel Monitor Online

29.04.2012

Mayombo: Charismatic soldier with many talents

The Observer - Mayombo: Charismatic soldier with many talents. #20:09 29.04.2012 from channel The Observer

27.04.2012

Another bill seeks to throw ministers out of Parliament

The Observer - Another bill seeks to throw ministers out of Parliament. #01:15 27.04.2012 from channel The Observer

24.04.2012

UPDF rescues Kony’s daughter

The Observer - UPDF rescues Kony’s daughter. #23:18 24.04.2012 from channel The Observer

Gulu chief wants barracks moved over Shs700m claim

In Summary Mr Opoka says the army has been silent for years on the issue but the latter insists that they want proper documents for the rightful owners in order to compensate them. #00:00 24.04.2012 from channel Monitor Online