UPDF and FARDC say over 200 civilians rescued in offensive on ADF camp along River Epulu, eastern DRC

Violence & Conflict Official claim Uganda (national) Date not reported · first reported 20 Apr 2026 Severity: 4/5

According to ChimpReports, joint UPDF and FARDC forces under Operation Shujaa attacked an ADF camp along River Epulu in eastern DRC, said to be under ADF commander Ssebagala alias Mzee Mayor, and rescued more than 200 civilians held captive. The report says several ADF fighters were killed and weapons recovered; Operation Shujaa commander Maj Gen Stephen Mugerwa addressed the rescued civilians at Mungamba.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Official claim: These are the figures given by UPDF / Operation Shujaa joint command; they could not be checked independently.

Sources

ChimpReports 20 Apr 2026

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