Causes for the Civil War in Northern Uganda

The paper analyzes the violent conflicts in Uganda, particularly focusing on the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) that emerged in 1987. It explores various scholarly interpretations of the LRA's rise, emphasizing the influence of spiritual beliefs, the use of extreme violence, and the socio-economic disparities between northern and southern Uganda. The research highlights how these factors contributed to the prolonged conflict and the LRA's initial strength. Ultimately, it seeks to understand the underlying causes of civil wars through the lens of Uganda's complex socio-political landscape.