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Day before yesterday (22.05.2012)

Acellam capture: Junior officer to be rewarded

The Observer - Acellam capture: Junior officer to be rewarded. #23:55 22.05.2012 from channel The Observer

21.05.2012

Army, oil firm cited in L. Albert killings

MONUC officials parade six caskets of the Congolese who were allegedly killed by UPDF soldiers on Lake Albert five years ago. COURTESY PHOTO  In Summary In September 2007, the UPDF, on request by Heritage Oil, allegedly opened fire on a Congolese ferry and no investigation has ever been done. #00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

20.05.2012

Pursuing Obbo’s lies left the emperor clearly naked

President Yoweri Museveni’s scathing outburst against Kenya-based Ugandan journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo published in both New Vision and Daily Monitor on May 7, left the Ugandan leader more exposed than the man he was trying to expose. #00:00 20.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

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

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

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

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