Disputed: | yes |
Rukwanzi Island | |
Location: | Southwest Lake Albert in Central Africa |
Total Islands: | 1 |
Country: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Country1: | Uganda |
Population: | about 1000 |
Population As Of: | 2007 |
Rukwanzi Island is a disputed island in the southern portion of Lake Albert in Central Africa. It is home to approximately 1000 fishermen.[1]
Rukwanzi is the subject of an ownership dispute between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, which are situated on opposite sides of the lake.[1] In late July 2007, Congo apprehended four Ugandan soldiers it said had crossed the dividing line in the lake, and on August 3, 2007, the countries' militaries engaged in a skirmish near the island, with one Briton and one Congolese killed.[1] On August 12, 2007, Congo occupied the area.[2]