Rwenzururu movement

The Rwenzururu movement was an armed secessionist movement active in southwest Uganda, in the subnational kingdom of Tooro. The group was made up of Konjo and Amba fighters and was led by Isaya Mukirania. It disbanded in 1982 following successful peace negotiations with the Ugandan government.

This article is about the secessionist movement that was active from 1962 to 1982. For the article on the subnational kingdom in Uganda, see Kingdom of Rwenzururu.
Rwenzururu movement
LeadersIsaya Mukirania
Charles Mumbere
Dates of operation1962–1982
Active regionsRwenzururu region
IdeologyKonjo and Amba self-determination
Opponents Uganda
Uganda Protectorate (before 30 June 1962)
Motto"Better to perish than to live in slavery"
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