Regional Force confirms UPDF readiness for peace suppo
The Eastern Africa Standby Force has verified the operational readiness of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces for regional peace support missions. The delegation praised the troops' professionalism and training standards following an inspection at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre.
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This verification ensures that regional security forces are prepared to maintain stability and respond to conflicts within East Africa.
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Regional Force confirms UPDF readiness for peace support operations
"We are really excited and happy that you have joined in this, and we are in this together because when you consider yourself as East Africa's Standby Force, you're part of it. I am really impressed by the way you conduct your training. It is very detailed," Brig Gen Huria said.
EASF F Commander Brigadier General Stephen Maina Huria examining the UPDF equipment during field inspection at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo on July 7th
SINGO - The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has expressed confidence in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces' (UPDF) readiness for regional peace support operations after verifying Uganda's pledged deployment capabilities at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo.
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