Besigye Aide Linked to RPA Rebel Group Ugandan security have deepened investigations into an alleged confession by Col Kizza Besigye’s close aide Sam Mugumya and other opposition figures about the formation of a new rebel group. Army spokesperson Lt Col Paddy Ankunda said Mugumya, who is still in the hands of the DRC forces, confessed that he was on a mission to trace members of the rebel People’s Redemption Army (PRA) whose infrastructure was degraded by UPDF military operations in the early 2000s. Majority of the PRA fighters were either killed in DRC or arrested and charged with treason in Uganda courts. However, others managed to escape and are thought to be operating from Eastern Congo. According to the information we have, Mugumya and others whose names are still classified, planned to link up with remnants of PRA to form a new rebel group,” said Ankunda in an interview on Saturday. They have been dealing with some people in Sweden, Denmark and other parts of Europe to form this group,” he added. Ankunda said he would divulge more details about the alleged rebel outfit at a later date to avoid jeopardising investigations. This website broke the news about Mugumya’s arrest. Mugumya has been in and out of prison for participating in political gatherings/assemblies which authorities say are illegal. This is the first time his name is being mentioned in alleged subversive activities. FDC officials are yet to issue a statement in regard to the arrests. The party’s spokesperson, John Kikonyogo told this website yesterday: “I have not yet heard about it.” chimpreports/besigye-aide-linked-to-rpa-rebel-group/
Posted on: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 10:46:44 +0000
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