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Ugandan Army Officers Sacked in Somalia
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Ugandan army officers, Majors Zadock Abor and John Oluka, were sacked for cowardice during an al-Shabab attack on the Bulo Marer Atmis base in Somalia. The attack resulted in the death of over 50 Ugandan soldiers. Uganda is part of the African Union force aiding Somalia's fight against al-Shabab. The African Union force, Atmis, is scheduled to transfer security responsibilities to Somalia's government forces next year.
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