Tragic Love Story: Newlyweds Brutally Slain on Dream Ugandan Honeymoon

Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, has stated that security forces are actively pursuing an insurgent group allegedly linked to ISIS. This rebel group has been held responsible for the brutal murder of two foreign newlyweds who were enjoying their honeymoon at a renowned tourist spot in Uganda. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, as the couple, accompanied by their local safari guide, were slain at the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the country's southwest. Furthermore, the perpetrators, in addition to taking innocent lives, set fire to the victims' vehicle.

The Wildlife Authority of Uganda confirmed that the individuals involved in the incident were citizens of both Britain and South Africa. However, their identities have not been disclosed. Despite this unfortunate event, the authority emphasized that the national park remains a safe and secure destination for visitors.

President Museveni condemned the act as cowardly and revealed that the ADF rebels were on the run from a military operation in Uganda when they came across and killed the tourists on Tuesday evening.

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In a statement on Wednesday, Museveni declared, "These terrorists shall face the consequences with their wretched lives." Additionally, he acknowledged, "However, eliminating these wretched individuals will not restore the lives of these remarkable friends of Uganda who specifically chose our nation as their honeymoon destination among 193 other countries worldwide."

"Our High Commission in the UK will reach out to their families and provide whatever support is necessary in this tragic situation," the president further said.

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After the killing, the British foreign office issued a warning to UK citizens, urging them to refrain from nonessential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In an updated travel advisory on Wednesday, the UK's foreign office extended their advice to discourage visits to Semuliki National Park, which is also situated in western Uganda, as well as the area directly southwest of Kasese.

In June, Kasese witnessed a horrific ADF assault as armed fighters raided a school and mercilessly killed numerous students, including children as young as 12. The Ugandan military has faced challenges in preventing the ADF from conducting these deadly attacks in the densely populated East African country.

On Sunday, police successfully prevented a bombing attempt on churches in the Butambala district of central Uganda, as announced by Museveni. The ADF, which had been classified as a terrorist organization by the United States in 2021 and sanctioned by the United Nations in 2014, was responsible for the planned attack.

According to Museveni, Ugandas security forces are on the verge of "wiping out" the ADF despite attempts by the group to "commit some random terrorist acts."