Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
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"In order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games."
— General Muhoozi Kainerugaba , Politician
"General Kainerugaba decides whether or not the UPDF participates in the Invictus Games."
— Alan Kasujja , Executive
Key People
He is a government spokesperson in Uganda.
Chief of defence in Uganda and son of the country's president.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is an American former actress and a member of the British royal family.
Prince Harry is the Duke of Sussex and a member of the British royal family.
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The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
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