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Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994: A Comprehensive Account of Africa's Longest Civil War

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Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971 1994 (Africa War 23)

Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994 (Africa@War Book 23)

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Uganda has been plagued by civil war and insurgency for much of its post-independence history. The longest and most devastating of these conflicts was the Ugandan Bush War, which lasted from 1981 to 1986 and claimed the lives of an estimated 500,000 people.

The roots of the Ugandan Bush War can be traced back to the 1971 military coup that brought Idi Amin to power. Amin's regime was characterized by brutality and corruption, and his policies alienated many Ugandans. In 1979, Amin was overthrown by a Tanzanian-led invasion, but the country remained unstable.

In 1981, a group of Ugandan exiles led by Yoweri Museveni launched a guerrilla war against the government. Museveni's National Resistance Army (NRA) quickly gained support from the Ugandan population, which was weary of war and oppression. The NRA eventually defeated the government in 1986, and Museveni became the president of Uganda.

However, the end of the Ugandan Bush War did not bring peace to Uganda. The country continued to be plagued by insurgency, particularly in the north. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA),a rebel group led by Joseph Kony, waged a brutal campaign of terror against civilians in northern Uganda for over two decades.

The LRA was finally defeated in 2006, but Uganda continues to face security challenges. The country is still recovering from the legacy of the Ugandan Bush War and the LRA insurgency, and it remains vulnerable to future conflict.

Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994: A Comprehensive Account of Africa's Longest Civil War is the definitive account of this complex and tragic conflict. The book provides a detailed history of the war, from its roots in the 1971 coup to its aftermath in the present day. The book also includes firsthand accounts from soldiers, civilians, and government officials who experienced the war firsthand.

Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994: A Comprehensive Account of Africa's Longest Civil War is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Uganda, the African Great Lakes region, or civil wars in general.

Key Features

The most comprehensive account of the Ugandan Bush War and its aftermath
Based on extensive research, including interviews with soldiers, civilians, and government officials
Provides a detailed analysis of the causes and consequences of the war
Includes firsthand accounts from those who experienced the war
A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Uganda, the African Great Lakes region, or civil wars in general

Reviews

"Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994 is a masterful work of scholarship. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative account of this complex and tragic conflict." - Professor Mahmood Mamdani, Columbia University

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Uganda, the African Great Lakes region, or civil wars in general." - Professor Timothy Longman, Boston University

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Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994 (Africa@War Book 23)

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