Gaza
Uganda approves military deployment to Gaza under Trump plan
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Uganda's parliament voted Thursday to authorize deployment of the country's military to the Gaza Strip if needed as part of a multinational security force proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan, Al-Monitor reported. The parliamentary approval removes a domestic legal barrier to Ugandan participation in any future peacekeeping operation in Gaza.
The move reflects shifting diplomatic efforts to establish international mechanisms for stabilizing the territory. Trump's proposal envisions a multinational force to monitor and enforce a ceasefire agreement, though key details regarding command structure, troop numbers, and operational mandate remain undefined. Uganda's vote suggests receptiveness among African nations to contribute personnel to the initiative, though deployment would require completion of ceasefire negotiations and formal agreement among the parties to the conflict.
