Ugandan soldiers accused of "plundering" DRC

An article in the 'Sunday Vision' quoted the Goma-based pro-RCD monthly paper, 'Les Coulisses', which accused Uganda of "plundering" eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "The people who came as liberators are now massively looting and smuggling from Congo," 'Les Coulisses' said. The 'Sunday Vision' pointed out the accusations come at a time when the Uganda Revenue Authority and Civil Aviation Authority have complained to the Ugandan defence ministry over "dubious deals" between Ugandan army officers and their DRC civilian collaborators. However, Ugandan officers quoted by the 'Sunday Vision' blamed Rwandan army elements for the "anti-Ugandan propaganda". "They are angry that Uganda has helped the genuine Congo rebel leaders Jean-Pierre Bemba and Wamba dia Wamba, who they thought were their creation, to unite," one officer said.