lord's resistance army

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Definition

Proper noun: - Lord's Resistance Army: A militant group, originally active in northern Uganda, known for its violent insurgency, use of child soldiers, and brutal tactics against civilians. It is often described as having a quasi-religious ideology.

Usage
  • The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this organization. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
  • It functions as a singular entity, though it refers to a group.
Examples
  • As subject:
    • The Lord's Resistance Army has been accused of numerous war crimes.
  • As object:
    • Regional forces have worked to dismantle the Lord's Resistance Army.
  • With modifiers:
    • The notorious Lord's Resistance Army leader was captured.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and geopolitical context: The term is used in discussions of African conflicts, human rights abuses, child soldiers, and international justice.
    • The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for leaders of the Lord's Resistance Army.
Variants and Related Words
  • LRA: A common initialism for "Lord's Resistance Army."
    • Reports indicate the LRA has moved into neighboring countries.
  • Rebel group: A general term for an armed group opposing a government.
  • Militia: A general term for a military force that is not part of a regular army.
Synonyms
  • Insurgent group: A group rising in active revolt.
  • Paramilitary organization: A semi-military force.
Related Phrases
  • Child soldier: A central concept associated with the group's activities.
  • Forced conscription: A tactic famously used by the group.
Noun
  1. a quasi-religious rebel group in Uganda that terrorized and raped women and kidnapped children who were forced to serve in the army

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