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Uganda’s Christians Under Siege: Foiled Church Bombing Unearths Disturbing Pattern

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
October 16, 2023
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Uganda’s Christians Under Siege: Foiled Church Bombing Unearths Disturbing Pattern
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In a troubling turn of events, innocent Christians attending Sunday church services in Uganda have become the target of violent attacks. On a recent Sunday, the Ugandan police successfully thwarted a bomb attack on churches, just 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from the capital city of Kampala. President Yoweri Museveni disclosed that the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group was behind this sinister plot.

The ADF had devised two explosive devices with the intent to place them in churches located in Kibibi and Butambala. Fortunately, vigilant individuals alerted the police, enabling them to defuse the potentially devastating bombs. It’s noteworthy that the ADF has declared its allegiance to the Islamic State group.

On the same day, President Museveni announced that Ugandan forces had conducted air strikes against ADF positions in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. While he mentioned that a substantial number of terrorists were likely eliminated in these strikes, the details remained undisclosed. The President cautioned that the ADF might retaliate by attempting “random terrorist acts” within Uganda following the airstrikes.

This alarming incident isn’t an isolated one. In September, Ugandan authorities thwarted another bomb attack on a cathedral in Kampala, detaining a suspect who was attempting to activate an explosive device during a religious service. Back in June, ADF militia members perpetrated a heinous attack, claiming the lives of 42 individuals, including 37 students, in a high school in western Uganda near the DR Congo border. This marked one of the deadliest attacks in Uganda since the 2010 twin bombings in Kampala, which resulted in the tragic loss of 76 lives and were attributed to the Somali-based Islamist group al-Shabaab.

Furthermore, in a report from June, a United Nations expert panel on DR Congo revealed that ISIS had been providing financial support to the ADF since at least 2019, adding a layer of international concern to the situation.

The recurring nature of these attacks on Christian places of worship raises questions and concerns. Some wonder why places like mosques or traditional shrines don’t seem to face similar threats. This unsettling pattern sparks discussions about potential underlying motives and agendas against Christianity.

The global community must grapple with the gravity of these events, as they not only affect Uganda but also have broader implications. Addressing these issues and safeguarding the freedom to practice one’s faith without fear is paramount, for the world’s stability hinges on these critical conversations.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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