President blames army for village massacre by rebels

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni apologised yesterday for a rebel attack in northern Uganda last weekend that killed dozens of people, and blamed it on army mistakes.

President blames army for village massacre by rebels

Visiting the area where officials say 200 civilians were hacked, shot and burned alive at a refugee camp, Mr Museveni said the army should never have allowed the attack to occur.

He recalled the regional commander for more training. “It’s very sad. On behalf of the government, or the army, I apologise to the people because the mistake is on the side of the army,” Mr Museveni said after visiting a hospital packed with survivors.

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