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Ugandan Forces Rescue 200 Hostages from ADF Camp

4/21/2026

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The Ugandan People's Defense Forces, with the Democratic Republic of Congo, freed 200 hostages from the Allied Democratic Forces during Operation Shujaa.
Since January 2026, Operation Shujaa intensified to target an ADF camp along River Epulu.
The Ugandan military reported several ADF fighters killed and weapons recovered.
Freed captives described harsh conditions and untreated illnesses, and the operation aims to improve security, allow displaced communities to return, and reopen schools.

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Story summary

The Ugandan People's Defense Forces, with the Democratic Republic of Congo, freed 200 hostages from the Allied Democratic Forces during Operation Shujaa.
Since January 2026, Operation Shujaa intensified to target an ADF camp along River Epulu.
The Ugandan military reported several ADF fighters killed and weapons recovered.
Freed captives described harsh conditions and untreated illnesses, and the operation aims to improve security, allow displaced communities to return, and reopen schools.