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WESTERN CONFLICTS
The conflict between local communities and the Balaalo, who are alleged to collaborate
with Government, was not only characterised as a conflict between citizens and
Government, but also as an ethnic conflict. The Batuku, who are the indigenous people
of Ntoroko District, increasingly find themselves at odds with the Balaalo cattle keepers.
The Batuku are overwhelmed by the settling of the migrants, which is causing land
conflicts and ethnic tension.
CONFLICT OVER OIL BETWEEN ETHIC GROUPS
109. Between the Batuku and Baamba
Similarly, ethnic
tension in Ntoroko District is intensifying between the majority
Batuku and the minority Baamba. The Baamba feel marginalised, have very limited
political power, and are afraid they might lose their land. 467 Tension has increased
467 Research conducted in Bundibugyo District
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