Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
- Ugandan authorities received parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international force.
- The motion was brought by the defense minister and marks Uganda's first indication of willingness to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza.
- Morocco has also pledged troops for the mission.
- Some opposition lawmakers questioned Uganda's motives for the deployment, raising diplomatic concerns.
- The proposed force aims to secure Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war.
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities sought and won parliamentary approval Thursday to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to secure the territory following the devastating Israel-Hamas war.
The successful motion, brought by the defense minister, is Uganda’s first public indication of its willingness to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza. Morocco also has pledged troops for the mission.
It was not immediately clear why Uganda agreed to deploy in Gaza, or if there was a quid pro quo involved, and some opposition lawmakers immediately questioned Uganda’s motive in the decision. Lawmaker Hassan Kirumira said the deployment would raise “diplomatic concerns” for a country that is a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, seeking the support of lawmakers, cited Uganda’s military capabilities stemming from its peacekeeping deployments in countries such as Somalia.
乌干达批准派遣军队参与加沙国际部队
乌干达（美联社）——乌干达当局周四寻求并获得国会批准，派遣军队参与加沙国际部队，以确保在以色列-哈马斯战争后该地区的安全。
这一成功的动议由国防部长提出，标志着乌干达首次公开表示愿意加入加沙国际稳定部队。摩洛哥也承诺为该任务提供军队。
尚不清楚乌干达为何同意在加沙部署，或是否存在互惠协议，一些反对派立法者立即质疑乌干达的决定动机。立法者哈桑·基鲁米拉表示，这一部署将对作为伊斯兰合作组织成员的国家造成“外交担忧”。
国防部长基里约瓦·基瓦努卡在寻求立法者支持时提到，乌干达在索马里等国的维和部署使其具备军事能力。