Uganda's Sunny and Shady Side

Abstract

When Winston Churchill called Uganda simply the pearl of Africa, he must have been thinking of its high mountains, waterfalls, incredibly diverse wildlife, and hospitable people. Kampala, one of East Africa’s most dynamic capitals, has a thriving economy, a great nightlife, and a diverse mix of nationalities. However, there is another side to the country. In the north, there are few tourists, public security is poor, and more than 1.8 million refugees live in camps. That part of the country has been the scene of a bloody civil war between rebels and the government since 1987.
The author describes the horrors of the civil war through his personal experiences, the most shocking of which is his interview with a former child soldier, Sunny.