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MPs demand investigation into army activities

    NAIROBI
    A number of Ugandan MPs have signed a new motion demanding an investigation into the army's activities in DRC, in light of last month's clashes with the Rwandan army in Kisangani, the independent 'Monitor' newspaper reported on Tuesday. They claimed that President Yoweri Museveni, in an address to parliament on 30 August, did not touch on "essential issues" and demanded accountability of the defence budget. According to the 'Monitor', Museveni had told parliament a total of 38 Ugandan soldiers were killed in the clashes, while the semi-official 'New Vision' said he reportedly accused Rwandan Vice-President Paul Kagame of "playing tricks". Kagame, for his part, told the Rwandan National Assembly last week both leaders regretted that not enough action was taken in time to prevent the clashes, the 'Monitor' reported.

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