Battle of Bondo
During the Uganda–Tanzania War, the Battle of Bondo was fought on 27 May 1979 near the town of Bondo, Uganda, between Tanzanian forces and Ugandan troops loyal to Idi Amin. A band of Uganda Army soldiers opened fire on the Tanzanian Minziro Brigade as it advanced towards Arua, before fleeing in the face of a Tanzanian charge. Several Tanzanians were killed and wounded by their own artillery. It was the last battle of the war. Arua fell without resistance shortly thereafter.
| Battle of Bondo | |||||
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| Part of the Uganda–Tanzania War | |||||
Bondo Battle of Bondo (Uganda) | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
| Tanzania | Uganda | ||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Ahmed Kitete | unknown | ||||
| Units involved | |||||
| Minziro Brigade | Kifaru Regiment | ||||
| Strength | |||||
| 1 brigade | ~50 soldiers | ||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
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6 killed 14 wounded | none | ||||
| The Tanzanian casualties were inflicted by friendly fire. | |||||
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