Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 361 INCIDENTS
CHART RESULTS:
SEARCH CRITERIA:
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Attacks: (Armed Assault; Bombing/Explosion; Hijacking; Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident); Hostage Taking (Kidnapping); Facility/Infrastructure Attack; Unarmed Assault; Unknown)
Country: (Uganda)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201611140045 | 2016-11-14 | Uganda | Iganga district | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault | Melee |
| 201605270041 | 2016-05-27 | Uganda | Lakwana | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200808160020 | 2008-08-16 | Uganda | Panyangara | Karamojong Warriors (suspected) | 1 | 1 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200808150026 | 2008-08-15 | Uganda | Amgamwa | Karamojong Warriors (suspected) | 1 | 6 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200804290028 | 2008-04-28 | Uganda | Nyamyezi | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Unknown |
| 200311280001 | 2003-11-28 | Uganda | Okankel | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 1 | 1 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200306240002 | 2003-06-24 | Uganda | Katine | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 1 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property,Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200305290002 | 2003-05-29 | Uganda | Gulu | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Unknown |
| 200305200004 | 2003-05-20 | Uganda | Gulu | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200305100001 | 2003-05-10 | Uganda | Opia | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 1 | 0 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 200206210004 | 2002-06-21 | Uganda | Paico | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 1 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200112280003 | 2001-12-28 | Uganda | Mbale | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Assassination | Firearms |
| 200107070007 | 2001-07-07 | Uganda | Jinja | Rebels (suspected) | 1 | 2 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200106040001 | 2001-06-04 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 1 | 16 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200103160009 | 2001-03-16 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 1 | 5 | Business,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200010050001 | 2000-10-05 | Uganda | Kampala | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) (suspected) | 1 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200010020002 | 2000-10-02 | Uganda | Acholi Bur | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200009260004 | 2000-09-26 | Uganda | Kyangwali | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 200009260002 | 2000-09-26 | Uganda | Kyangwali | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 199910170002 | 1999-10-17 | Uganda | Kasese | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 199910160002 | 1999-10-16 | Uganda | Kasese | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 1 | 3 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 199907180002 | 1999-07-18 | Uganda | Mitimisanju | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 199905300001 | 1999-05-30 | Uganda | Kampala | National Army for the Liberation of Uganda (NALU) | 1 | 9 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199905070006 | 1999-05-07 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown (suspected) | 1 | 10 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199902100001 | 1999-02-10 | Uganda | Bunsingyi | Hutu extremists | 1 | Unknown | Educational Institution,Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 199807120005 | 1998-07-12 | Uganda | Mankindye | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) (suspected) | 1 | 9 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199802250003 | 1998-02-25 | Uganda | Gulu | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 1 | 4 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 199710040004 | 1997-10-04 | Uganda | Nyamugasana | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 1 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 199708010004 | 1997-08-01 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 1 | 7 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199611130006 | 1996-11-13 | Uganda | Mukomo | Uganda Federal Democratic Alliance (UFEDA) | 1 | 1 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 199605260005 | 1996-05-26 | Uganda | Paicho | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 1 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 199408250004 | 1994-08-25 | Uganda | Arua | Unknown | 1 | 5 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199408190005 | 1994-08-19 | Uganda | Pakelle | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 199401290002 | 1994-01-29 | Uganda | Iganga | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Melee |
| 198901090006 | 1989-01-09 | Uganda | Soroti | Unknown | 1 | 1 | NGO,Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198709300006 | 1987-09-30 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 1 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198103250008 | 1981-03-25 | Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Freedom Movement (UFM) | 1 | 2 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 198102090012 | 1981-02-09 | Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Freedom Movement (UFM) | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 198102090011 | 1981-02-09 | Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Freedom Movement (UFM) | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 202006260022 | 2020-06-26 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 202006250010 | 2020-06-25 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault | Melee |
| 202006230023 | 2020-06-23 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 201908200001 | 2019-08-20 | Uganda | Kyabuyorwa | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
| 201908070004 | 2019-08-07 | Uganda | Kanungu district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
| 201904220014 | 2019-04-22 | Uganda | Kanungu district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201809270012 | 2018-09-27 | Uganda | Kireka | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201808150055 | 2018-08-15 | Uganda | Rubirizi district | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201805090046 | 2018-05-09 | Uganda | Kanungu district | Unknown | 0 | 1 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201801210031 | 2018-01-21 | Uganda | Cindi | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201711280042 | 2017-11-28 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201711150018 | 2017-11-15 | Uganda | Lwanyonyi | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201710140026 | 2017-10-14 | Uganda | Arua | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 201704080051 | 2017-04-08 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Journalists & Media | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201607150036 | 2016-07-15 | Uganda | Ngomoromo | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201601040053 | 2016-01-04 | Uganda | Gulu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201511280038 | 2015-11-28 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee,Melee |
| 201511110067 | 2015-11-11 | Uganda | Iganga | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201510150064 | 2015-10-15 | Uganda | Luweero district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Violent Political Party | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201507190063 | 2015-07-19 | Uganda | Arua | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201501030102 | 2015-01-03 | Uganda | Watuba | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201012010010 | 2010-12-00 | Uganda | Bwera | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201011100012 | 2010-11-10 | Uganda | Moyo | Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201011070004 | 2010-11-07 | Uganda | Moyo | Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201008100007 | 2010-08-10 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200910300017 | 2009-10-30 | Uganda | Kampala | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200808180021 | 2008-08-18 | Uganda | Kampala | Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200806140019 | 2008-06-14 | Uganda | Pagei | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Unknown |
| 200804220027 | 2008-04-22 | Uganda | Unknown | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200802150099 | 2008-02-15 | Uganda | Katholhu | Unknown | 0 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200502240003 | 2005-02-24 | Uganda | Kitgum district | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 8 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 200312020003 | 2003-12-02 | Uganda | Kakure | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | Unknown | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 200307270004 | 2003-07-27 | Uganda | Achowa | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Firearms |
| 200306240003 | 2003-06-24 | Uganda | Soroti | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Educational Institution,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200305060001 | 2003-05-06 | Uganda | Lalogi | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200301020001 | 2003-01-02 | Uganda | Pece Cubo | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 200301020002 | 2003-01-02 | Uganda | Pece Aywe | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | Unknown | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200212070004 | 2002-12-07 | Uganda | Ochuloi | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault | Melee |
| 200210210001 | 2002-10-21 | Uganda | Kampala | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 4 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200209140003 | 2002-09-14 | Uganda | Gulu | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200208050001 | 2002-08-05 | Uganda | Kotido | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 1 | Military,Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200207300005 | 2002-07-30 | Uganda | Karuma | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 15 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200207080004 | 2002-07-08 | Uganda | Iceme | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 200206240003 | 2002-06-24 | Uganda | Iceme | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 200206060005 | 2002-06-06 | Uganda | Anwar | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 200202070005 | 2002-02-07 | Uganda | Kongo | Unknown | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 200112230001 | 2001-12-23 | Uganda | Adjumani | Unknown | 0 | 1 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200112130003 | 2001-12-13 | Uganda | Moroto | Unknown | 0 | 3 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200107070008 | 2001-07-07 | Uganda | Jinja | Rebels (suspected) | 0 | 1 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200107070004 | 2001-07-07 | Uganda | Jinja | Rebels (suspected) | 0 | 8 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200103160006 | 2001-03-16 | Uganda | Ofua | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200103140006 | 2001-03-14 | Uganda | Mitala Maria | Unknown | 0 | 4 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200102270006 | 2001-02-27 | Uganda | Lira | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 2 | Business,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Unarmed Assault | Unknown |
| 200102240002 | 2001-02-24 | Uganda | Kitgum | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200101280004 | 2001-01-28 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200101280005 | 2001-01-28 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200101280006 | 2001-01-28 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200009260005 | 2000-09-26 | Uganda | Kyangwali | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 200001130001 | 2000-01-13 | Uganda | Aworanga | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 200001040004 | 2000-01-04 | Uganda | Kasese district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Business,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 199904100003 | 1999-04-10 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 0 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
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