Ugandan authorities on Tuesday morning handed over former M23 combatants that previously waged a war against former DRC President Joseph Kabira’s government.
But in 2014, the rebel outfit was defeated by Congolese forces and UN army compelling them to run to Uganda ahead of their handover to DRC government.
The Group had its base in Eastern Congo very close to Ugandan border reason they could access facilities, food and transportation from Uganda.
Since 2014 negotiations between Kampala and Kinshasha for M23’s return to DRC kicked off as both authorities agreed to have the former fighters demobilized and reintegrated into society.
Over 1600 fighters had been permitted and were staying in a military facility in Western Uganda.
On Tuesday, a group of 70 former fighters and 10 dependants was seen at Entebbe airport ready to board a UN plane for immediate voluntary repatriation to DRC.
