Tourism Continues to Flourish in Bwindi and Ishasha Amidst Fightings in DRC.

The security situation on Ugandan side is peaceful with tourism activIties in Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Ishasha sector going well unhindered despite insecurity in the Eastern DRC. Tourists are seen busy enjoying climbing lions, herds of Buffalos, antelope and Many other animals in Ishasha sector . Similarly Bwindi is receiving tourists as usual and their security is guaranteed by Security forces. Tourists continue to enjoy Gorrilla tracking in the Bwindi and other activities of tourism are not affected in any way.

The refugees continue to enter Uganda through Kisoro and Kanungu.

The 98 Congolese Policemen with their families all totaling to 114 are still with us. They are safe and not under detention, their issue is handled at a diplomatic level between the Government of Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the UPDF second Infantry Division Public Information Officer Maj. Kiconco Tabaro said that ” We continue to monitor the situation closely with heightened vigilance from border communities and all stakeholders at all levels.”