The History Of Uganda and it's 22 year Civil War Part 1

Since the war began in Uganda 22 years ago 1.7 million people have been forced into IDP (Internally Displaced Person) Camps. Thousands of the children currently living in the numerous IDP camps were born in these camps, and have known nothing more than the struggle, hardship, fear & abuse that comes with living in these camps. However, there was a time when Ugandans lived freely in the beauty of the Nation they called home. Uganda is a country that has a long history of political and economic struggles.  It has known times of peace and stability but it didn't typically last. Uganda was released from British control and granted Independence in 1962. Uganda's Struggle to find economic and domestic stability has been perpetually nullified by the seemingly constant Political unrest. 

When Uganda gained independence the Nation was to be Co-Governed by two men. Kabaka Mutesa II became Uganda's first president and Milton Obote was named Uganda's Prime Minister. 4 Short years later Milton Obote with the help of a young Colonel Idi Amin seized control from President Mutesa II. Upon his seizure of both roles Obote had legislation passed that combined both positions. Obote was appointed to fill the new role the same day it was created.  After an assassination attempt in December of 1969 Obote had all ten political opposition leaders arrested and all opposition parties were banned. Obote was becoming increasingly afraid of being overthrown in the same way he had taken power. Despite his Best efforts to prevent it the end of his time as President was quickly approaching.