"10- Religion and Conflict in Northern Uganda" (by Alixandra Fazzina)

As a severe thunderstorm throws down a blanket of rain, recruits at the Arrow Group militia training camp at Serere run for cover.

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As a severe thunderstorm throws down a blanket of rain, recruits at the Arrow Group militia training camp at Serere run for cover.
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Taking up a position with his rifle at the window of an abandoned house, 17 y.o. Quinto Komakech anticipates a third wave of attack from a group of armed LRA rebels.

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Taking up a position with his rifle at the window of an abandoned house, 17 y.o. Quinto Komakech anticipates a third wave of attack from a group of armed LRA rebels.
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Soldiers from the UPDF's (Ugandan People's Defence Forces) 17th battalion re-group on the frontline at Amilimil following a vicious spate of attacks by nearby LRA rebels.

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Soldiers from the UPDF's (Ugandan People's Defence Forces) 17th battalion re-group on the frontline at Amilimil following a vicious spate of attacks by nearby LRA rebels.
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A member of Asamuk LDU- Local Defence Unit or "Arrow Group" guards the company headquarters and weapons store based in a disused hospital building.

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A member of Asamuk LDU- Local Defence Unit or "Arrow Group" guards the company headquarters and weapons store based in a disused hospital building.
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19 y.o. Agnes Lakot sits with her 11 month old son Aron, in the door of her hut at the remote Anaka IDP camp.

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19 y.o. Agnes Lakot sits with her 11 month old son Aron, in the door of her hut at the remote Anaka IDP camp.
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Relatives and villagers from Angopet gather at Soroti Cemetery for a mass funeral following a brutal raid by LRA rebels the previous night.

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Relatives and villagers from Angopet gather at Soroti Cemetery for a mass funeral following a brutal raid by LRA rebels the previous night.
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Catacist Maximin Labaca leads a prayer session for Irene Adong and her mother in their crampt hut at Kalongo IDP camp.

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Catacist Maximin Labaca leads a prayer session for Irene Adong and her mother in their crampt hut at Kalongo IDP camp.
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Huddled under blankets and coats, children sleep out in the open within the grounds of Gulu's bus park.

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Huddled under blankets and coats, children sleep out in the open within the grounds of Gulu's bus park.
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Shot in the back after attempting to flee a rebel attack, father of two John Michael Edoru lies dead, face down in the grass on the edge of Angopet village.

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Shot in the back after attempting to flee a rebel attack, father of two John Michael Edoru lies dead, face down in the grass on the edge of Angopet village.
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9 months pregnant mother of 3, 23 Y.O. Margaret Aber (pictured right) watches over children playing from the doorway of compartment #2 in an abandoned railway carriage.

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9 months pregnant mother of 3, 23 Y.O. Margaret Aber (pictured right) watches over children playing from the doorway of compartment #2 in an abandoned railway carriage.
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Returning to Angopet village at dawn, villagers lead grieving relatives to the body of 23 y.o. Moses Enyoru. Subjected to a fierce attack by LRA rebels, he was first strangled with his own clothing, and then subjected to a beating with rifle butts and ma

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Returning to Angopet village at dawn, villagers lead grieving relatives to the body of 23 y.o. Moses Enyoru. Subjected to a fierce attack by LRA rebels, he was first strangled with his own clothing, and then subjected to a beating with rifle butts and ma
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A UPDF (Ugandan People's Defence Forces) Commander searches for survivors in the charred remains of a truck at the scene of a recent ambush by LRA rebels. A truck carrying goods and 12 passengers to market struck a recently planted landmine killing 10.

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A UPDF (Ugandan People's Defence Forces) Commander searches for survivors in the charred remains of a truck at the scene of a recent ambush by LRA rebels. A truck carrying goods and 12 passengers to market struck a recently planted landmine killing 10.
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Following the discovery of the remains of her husbandâ€™s corpse, a woman raises her hands to God as she breaks down in tears.

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Following the discovery of the remains of her husbandâ€™s corpse, a woman raises her hands to God as she breaks down in tears.
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Supported by her sister, a woman cries uncontrollably as an armed escort accompanies villagers back to their homes after a brutal attack by LRA rebels.

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Supported by her sister, a woman cries uncontrollably as an armed escort accompanies villagers back to their homes after a brutal attack by LRA rebels.
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Jumping from the back of a pick-up truck, a infantry soldier from the UPDF (Ugandan People's Defence Forces) makes a run for cover during a patrol as his unit comes under fire.

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Jumping from the back of a pick-up truck, a infantry soldier from the UPDF (Ugandan People's Defence Forces) makes a run for cover during a patrol as his unit comes under fire.
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Returning at dawn, villagers cover the bloodied corpse of 16 Y.O. Samuel Erechu. After being stabbed repeatedly and having his eye gauged out with a hoe, Samuel was shot along with his brother and father during a night time raid by LRA child soldiers.

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Returning at dawn, villagers cover the bloodied corpse of 16 Y.O. Samuel Erechu. After being stabbed repeatedly and having his eye gauged out with a hoe, Samuel was shot along with his brother and father during a night time raid by LRA child soldiers.
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Prior to their weapons training, the latest recruits from the Serere Arrow Militia unit gather for a roll call with wooden batons improvised as rifles.

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Prior to their weapons training, the latest recruits from the Serere Arrow Militia unit gather for a roll call with wooden batons improvised as rifles.
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14 Y.O. child soldier Jonathan Acelam (pictured standing) is detained at Soroti Barracks after surrdendering to the UPDF with his weapon.

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14 Y.O. child soldier Jonathan Acelam (pictured standing) is detained at Soroti Barracks after surrdendering to the UPDF with his weapon.
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A frenzied scuffle ensues as a suspected LRA rebel (pictured centre) is dragged from the bush by a UPDF patrol.

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A frenzied scuffle ensues as a suspected LRA rebel (pictured centre) is dragged from the bush by a UPDF patrol.
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Supposedly overcome by the devil, this woman is cleansed with holy water to cure her of her demons following a rape.

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Supposedly overcome by the devil, this woman is cleansed with holy water to cure her of her demons following a rape.
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