For the 1979 conflict between Tanzanian and Ugandan forces, see Battle of Masaka.
Siege of Masaka
Part of the Ugandan Bush War
Masaka
Siege of Masaka (Uganda)
Date
24 September – 10 December 1985
Location
Masaka, Uganda
Result
National Resistance Movement victory
Territorial changes
Masaka captured by the National Resistance Army
Belligerents
Uganda
National Resistance Movement
Commanders and leaders
John Tebandeke † Olanya Ojara (POW) James Tibamuleka † James Oketa
Salim Saleh Patrick Lumumba
Units involved
Masaka Mechanised Regiment 32nd Battalion
Mobile Brigade
3rd Battalion
Strength
2,000–3,000
Unknown
Casualties and losses
2,000–3,000 captured
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Ugandan Bush War
West Nile (October 1980)
Rwenzururu
West Nile (December 1980)
Kabamba
Kiboga
Kampala (1981)
Kakiri
West Nile (1981)
Kampala (1982)
Bonanza
West Nile (December 1982)
Safari 50
Birembo
Kembogo
1985 mutiny
1985 coup
Masaka
Katonga Bridge
Mbarara
Kampala (1986)
Tororo
Nile
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