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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Uganda Authorizes Troop Deployment to Gaza for International Peacekeeping

Aug 10, 2026 11:16 AM CT Gaza Strip uganda,gaza,peacekeeping,dipomatic,international-forces

Summary

The Ugandan Parliament has approved the deployment of troops to Gaza as part of an international peacekeeping force. This development signals potential shifts in the diplomatic landscape regarding post-conflict stabilization and international intervention in the region, though it does not directly involve primary conflict actors like Iran or Israel in a military capacity.

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The motion, tabled by the defense minister, sought Parliament's approval under the Constitution and the UPDF Act to deploy Ugandan troops to support efforts to restore peace.

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