| dc.description.abstract | This study using the theory of conflict systems and the notion of internationalization of conflict
is written against the background that the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) conflict in Northern
Uganda is a classic example of Africa's historical problems of internal disunity, easy capitulation
to imperial interests, and conflict entrepreneurship which has dragged on for more than two
decades with no final peaceful end in sight.
This conflict which started in Northern Uganda spilled across the border to South Sudan, later to
Gararnba forest in the Democratic Republ ic of Congo. and currently in Central Africa Rcpubl ic0
This violent conflict has caused a lot of human suffering through massive atrocities, attacking
and pillaging communities, destroying villages and camps, abduction of children, young boys
and girls for recruitment into the rebel forces and young girls as "sex slaves for the LRA
commanders.
Several initiatives both internal and external have been made to manage the confl ict, but though
some achievements have been realized, the resolution of this conflict has not been easy as
exemplified by the long period it has lasted.
The study has therefore come up with recommendations into academia for further research and
policy for innovative interventions for creation of a legacy of peace. | en |
