Uganda government has handed over 718 FARDC troops who had fled rebel fire last week in Kivu Province of DRCongo.
Uganda has also pleaded to the DRC government not to punish the soldiers saying that their escape from the battle was the only way to save many lives.
“The commanders’ decision to withdraw was the right one because they saved many lives that the government was about to lose, so welcome them and treat them well,” said The Resident District Commissioner, Lt. Milton Odongo.
The soldiers, who entered through Kisoro District of Uganda, were handed over on Wednesday at the 23rd Battalion of Rusese Barracks in Kasese.
They were received by the Congolese deputy Ambassador to Uganda, Jean Pierre Massala and the 708 FARDC Commander, Col. Eric Ruhorimbere and his deputy Regt. Commander, Bisamaza Risseiur and Regt. Commander 801 Col. Karonda Famba.
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