ABSTRACT
This chapter complements recent research with two detailed case studies of land conflicts on the ground. The first was a case in which an HIV-affected widow almost lost her land as a result of claims by her neighbour. In the second case, the conflict unfolded between two key members of the local clan, and the attempted mediation by the local leader did not reach a successful conclusion. The chapter discusses how these cases in the north relate to broader political and economic dynamisms in Uganda. It examines the land conflicts in the Acholi sub-region within the wider historical, political and economic context. The chapter argues that land disputes deserve serious attention from both academics and policy makers, as the socially disadvantaged continue to suffer in the transition from war to peace. As securing land rights in the Acholi sub-region relates to customary and statutory institutions, both of which continue to operate without due coordination, more orchestrated efforts are urgently needed.
