Meeting held in assessing the Operation Shujaa

According to Intelligence reaching us ,Lieutenant General Ychaligonza Nduru Jacques chaired a meeting in Beni on Tuesday to assess the joint SHUJAA operations between the FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) and the UPDF (United People's Democratic Movement). The meeting, attended by his Ugandan counterpart Kayanja Muhanga, focused on the hunt for the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) and adapting strategies to address emerging threats.we had earlier an intelligence report on a civilian meeting held in Beni that called for the review of Shujaa operations due to frustration from recurring ADF attacks.

The meeting assessed progress in the fight against the terrorist group and reaffirmed the joint forces’ commitment to eliminating ADF elements and restoring stability in the Kivu and Ituri provinces.

Addressing the joint commanders and staff, the Commander of the UPDF Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, emphasised the need for sustained joint training and disciplined coordination.

“If we are to achieve commendable results against the enemy, we must rehearse together, train together, brief together, and plan together,” Lt Gen Muhanga said.

FARDC’s Deputy Chief of General Staff for Operations and Intelligence, Lieutenant General Tchalingoza Nduru Jacques, commended the joint forces for their sustained efforts in restoring calm across affected areas. He also expressed appreciation for the UPDF’s engineering contributions, particularly in the rehabilitation of key road networks, including the Kasindi–Beni, Beni–Biakato, Biakato–Mangina, and Komanda–Luna roads.

“These roads are not only strategic for security operations but also vital for economic recovery in the region,” he noted.

He further revealed that several hostages had been rescued during recent operations and that a number of suspected collaborators had been arrested.

The Commander of the UPDF Mountain Infantry Division, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, praised his FARDC counterparts for their cooperation and swift response during joint operations.

Operation Shujaa, a joint military offensive launched in November 2021 by the UPDF and FARDC, was initiated after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC agreed to coordinate efforts to eliminate the terrorist group operating in Eastern Congo.

While tactical successes were acknowledged, both parties recognized the continued attacks in Beni, Lubero, and Ituri, calling for a strengthening of security efforts.