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Operation Shujaa

Operation Shujaa
Part of the Allied Democratic Forces insurgency and war against the Islamic State
Date30 November 2021–present
Location
Eastern Congo (mainly Kivu and Ituri)
Belligerents
 Uganda
 DR Congo
United Nations MONUSCO[1]

 Islamic State
Allied Democratic Forces (partially aligned with IS)

FPIC
CODECO
Commanders and leaders
Uganda Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Uganda Kayanja Muhanga
Uganda Dick Olum
Uganda Richard Otto
Democratic Republic of the Congo Bombele Lohola Camille
Democratic Republic of the Congo Kayanja Muhanga		 Islamic State Musa Baluku
Islamic State Bongela Chuma
Islamic State Meddie Nkalubo (allegedly killed)[2]
Islamic State Elias Segujja (allegedly killed)[3]
Hassan Nyanzi Surrendered
"Muzaaya"
Benjamin Kisokeranio (POW)
Units involved

Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF)

  • Mountain Division
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC)
Some Mai-Mai militias

Islamic State's Central Africa Province

  • ADF-Baluku
ADF-Mukulu / PULI (until Jan. 2023)
Strength
Thousands Thousands (Ugandan claim)
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

Operation Shujaa (loosely translated "operation of the brave")[4] is an ongoing military offensive conducted by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda against insurgent forces in Kivu and Ituri, mainly Islamic State (IS) affiliates and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Launched in November 2021, it has resulted in significant losses for the targeted rebel forces and substantially reduced their activity. At times, the government forces engaged in Operation Shujaa have also fought non-ADF/IS rebel groups.

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  4. ^ Halima Athumani (13 December 2022). "Ugandan Army Reports Killing 11 ADF Rebels Who Entered Country from Congo". VOA. Retrieved 31 May 2024.

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