A collection of powerful narratives shared by individuals who have transitioned away from violent extremist groups in Uganda.
Welcome to the Returnees Segment of the online Community Stories Exhibition, “Stories of Terror: Back to Peace,” showcasing stories of former violent extremist combatants in Uganda.
This stories exhibition particulary exposes some of the baits and narratives used to lure people into the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Through these real stories of former ADF combatants and members, we aim to heighten community awareness of the risks of engaging in violent extremist activities. These members were drawn from among returnees of the earliest days of the ADF in the 1990s as well as those from the most recent years, as recent as 2021. For safety reasons, the names of the returnees have been changed.
“Stories of Terror” is a collaborative effort from the Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum (UMYDF) and Kofi Annan Foundation under the Bridges to Peace Project. Our mission is to harness the transformative power of storytelling to shift minds, enhance vigilance against violent extremism, and accelerate public engagement in shaping lasting solutions to address conditions conducive to violent extremism and terrorism. This project is funded by the European Union.
“Stories Of Terror: As We Lived It" | A collection of powerful stories to shed light on and amplify the voices of the victims of Terrorism in Uganda.
This website is part of the Bridges to Peace project led by theUganda Muslim Youth Development Forum (UMYDF) andKofi Annan Foundation and funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the UMYDF and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
DISCLAIMER !
Viewer discretion is advised. The true stories captured on this website and associated videos are not intended for children or young adults.
The videos available on this website contain content that may be distressing for some viewers, including images and narratives related to the experiences of victims. They aim to foster understanding, but they may not be suitable for everyone due to their potentially disturbing nature. If you find the content challenging, we encourage you to prioritize your emotional well-being.
Viewer discretion is advised. The true stories captured on this website and associated videos are not intended for children or young adults.
The videos available on this website contain content that may be distressing for some viewers, including images and narratives related to the experiences of victims. They aim to foster understanding, but they may not be suitable for everyone due to their potentially disturbing nature. If you find the content challenging, we encourage you to prioritize your emotional well-being.
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