How Moses Ali emerged as UNRF I Leader
Retired Major General Emilio Mondo shared details about the late Gen. Moses Ali's leadership in the Uganda National Rescue Front I (UNRF I). The movement was formed to facilitate the return of West Nile refugees following the fall of Idi Amin's government.
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Provides historical context on the formation of rebel movements in Uganda and the legacy of a prominent military and political figure.
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Retired Major General Emilio Mondo has revealed that the late Gen. Moses Ali became leader of the Uganda National Rescue Front I (UNRF I) after proposing the formation of a rebel force to return thousands of West Nile refugees who had fled into exile following the fall of Idi Amin’s government.
Speaking during Gen. Moses Ali’s burial in Adjumani on Wednesday, Mondo said the decision was made at a meeting of former military officers and leaders in Yei, South Sudan, after refugees from West Nile had settled in camps.
According to Mondo, the meeting was convened by the late Gen. Mustafa Adrisi to discuss how displaced people could return home.
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