Uganda: Border Demarcation Should Be Conclusive

editorial

Last week, the governments of Uganda and DR Congo commenced the process of demarcating the disputed Uganda-DRC border near the West Nile District of Arua. The four-day exercise, which started with meetings between officials from both countries in Aruu town, eastern DR Congo last Tuesday, was expected to end with a symbolic demarcation on Saturday.

This demarcation exercise, coming almost a year after a protracted conflict led to the closure of the border point, is long overdue. In June last year, the Vurra customs post became a no-go area after Congolese extended the known borderline by 300 metres into Uganda's territory and erected some structures. Congolese officials justified their action by claiming they were opening the land for the construction of a parking yard.

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