Country: | Uganda |
Details of Formation: | The group was launched by state minister of health Mike Mukala and armed by the military in August 2003. |
Details of Termination: | One source mentions the group being disbanded in 2008. |
Purpose: | The group was set up and armed by the military to fight LRA insurgents in the Lango region. |
Organisation: | The militia’s chief is Felix Okot Ogong. The government allegedly provided logistical support to the group. |
Weapons and Training: | The group used guns provided by the government and underwent military training. |
Size: | Reports about the number of recruits varies widely. Up to 4,000 people from the Lango region are reported to have voluntarily joined the group. |
Reason for Membership: | no information |
Treatment of Civilians: | no information |
Other Information: | In 2006 some of the recruits were drafted into the UPDF, alongside members from the Arrow group, ASTU and LDUs. |
References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD |