General Duke Posted June 11, 2008 Lord's Resistance Army The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA),[3] formed in 1987, is a rebel self-proclaimed Christian guerrilla army operating mainly in northern Uganda and parts of Sudan. The group is engaged in an armed rebellion against the Ugandan government in what is now one of Africa's longest-running conflicts. It is led by Joseph Kony, who proclaims himself the "spokesperson" of God and a spirit medium, primarily of the Christian Holy Spirit which the Acholi believe can represent itself in many manifestations.[4] The group claims to be establishing a theocratic state based on the Ten Commandments and Acholi tradition.[4][5] The LRA is accused of widespread human rights violations, including murder, abduction, mutilation, sexual enslavement of women and children, and forcing children to participate in hostilities.[6] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted June 11, 2008 The Al Shabaab movement or (Al-Kebaab) was formed in 2004 , is a rebel self-proclaimed “Islamic” guerrilla army operating mainly in the bushes in the deep south of Somalia and parts of grazing lands in central regions of Somalia . The group is engaged in an armed rebellion styled on the insurgency of Iraq, against the Somali government in what is now one of the weirdest struggles in the continet. It is led by Xasan Dahir Aways, last sighted in Asmara , who proclaims himself the "Amir of the faithful" of and every one of his fighters was given the title of Shiekh, Imaam and Macalin or teacher. Even previous warlords such as IndaCade started issuing fatwas, though lately they have changed titles preferring General, Col and peace delegation member. [4] The group claims to be establishing a theocratic state based on the Shariah [4][5], though they never have established a single administration of any kind through out their existence. The Al Shabaab is accused of widespread human rights violations, including murder, abduction, mutilation, and forcing children to participate in hostilities.[6] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted June 11, 2008 Reformed members of the LRA are in Muqdisho serving with the Ugandan Army Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted June 11, 2008 ^^^Indeed there is hope for the Al Shabaab kids too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Posted June 12, 2008 ^Lool With the recent agreements between the TFG and ARS, I believe your image of Dahir and Alshabaab is more likely to be compred to that of LRA should they deny to embrace peace... The Al Shabaab is accused of widespread human rights violations, including murder, abduction, mutilation, and forcing children to participate in hostilities.[6] True, just true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted June 12, 2008 LRA abduct children(including young girls), rape them, cut of their limbs and then force to fight for them! There's no comparison between them and Alshabaab, except in Dukes logic! Ma Alshabaab ba carur Soomaali kufsatay mise Xabashida? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted June 12, 2008 ^^^Al Shabaab have sent young Somali's as suicide bombers. At least on four recorded occasions. They have handed bombs to children to place while the cowards [leaders] hide out. They have paraded in public children in junior school with guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted June 12, 2008 They just killed 6 civilains today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites