Joseph Obonyo

Joseph Obonyo
Bornc. 1943
Kitgum, Protectorate of Uganda
Allegiance Uganda (until 1986)
UPDA (1986–1988)
LRA (1988–?)
BranchUganda Army Air Force
UNLA (1979–1986)
RankColonel
CommandsEntebbe Air Base (UNLA)
Gulu Air Base (UNLA)
First Division (UPDA)
Battles / wars

Joseph Obonyo was an Ugandan military officer and rebel leader. He initially served in the Uganda Army Air Force before joining the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA). He fought for the UNLA in the Uganda–Tanzania War and Ugandan Bush War. After the fall of Tito Okello's government and the UNLA's collapse, Obonyo joined rebel groups opposed to the government of Yoweri Museveni. He eventually went into exile in Great Britain.