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Uganda: Reasons Land Conflicts Are Rampant in Uganda
Monitor, 27 June 2017
Land is the most important asset in most parts of the world that people can own, including in Uganda. In Buganda, land is the way of life as the kingdom's cultural aspirations are… Read more »
Why Land Conflicts Are Rampant in Uganda
Uganda's economy is agriculture-based, which has led to incessant conflicts over land. Recently, skirmishes over land led to the loss of lives in Apaa in northern Uganda. What is causing these conflicts? Daily Monitor's Charles Peter Mayiga explores this question.
Relatives of the former LC1 chairman, Mr Swaleh Songa, who was burnt during the land clashes.
InFocus
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The government and lawmakers from Adjumani and Amuru districts have given conflicting accounts of the Apaa land clashes. The death toll has increased to nine. Read more »
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The legislators have issued a one-week ultimatum to the government seeking a solution to the conflict between the Acholi and Madi communities. Their threats follow last week's ... Read more »
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Mulago National Referral Hospital authorities awoke to shocking news that somebody had fenced off part of the hospital land near the city mortuary. Read more »
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The land at the centre of controversy was demarcated in September 2015 by the government and handed to the Adjumani District local government. Read more »
