UGANDA

eventual intervention saw a relocation of the victims to Kahunge camp.
This massacre became one of the driving factors for rebellion in the ranges of Mount
Rwenzori (initiated by the Baamba and Bakonzo). It was first cited as a major reason for
rebellion by the Rwenzururu Movement, and later to some extent by the NALU and ADF
insurgencies. 434 The violence also inspired other means of protest, such as a refusal to
engage in inter-ethnic marriage with the Batooro.
97. The NALU Insurgency (1988-1992)
The National Army for the Liberation of Uganda (NALU) emerged out of the Rwenzururu
Movement, which sought the Government of Uganda’s recognition of the Rwenzururu
Kingdom. NALU was led by Amon Bazira, a UPC supporter and former Intelligence Chief
under Obote. He had also been instrumental in
the reconciliation efforts between Obote
and the Rwenzururu rebels in 1982.
When Obote was overthrown by
Museveni, Bazira formed NALU,
with the support of President
Mobutu of the DRC and
President Arap Moi of
Kenya. 435
NALU, comprised
mainly of Bakonzo and
Baamba members,
fought for the
restoration of the
Obusinga. The NALU
insurgency’s agenda
was based on longstanding
grievances
that had never been
settled by the early
post-Independence
governments. In 1992,
Amon Bazira was shot while
he was in Nairobi. 436 This
effectively finished NALU’s armed
activities. Many of its fighters later
joined the ADF.
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434 Research conducted in Kasese District (key informant interview with senior officials of the Rwenzururu
Kingdom)
435 Prunier, G. (2004) Rebel movements and proxy warfare: Uganda, Sudan and the Congo (1986-99). African
Affairs, 103(412), pp. 359-383
436 Ibid
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