Joseph Obonyo
Joseph Obonyo | |
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| Born | c. 1943 Kitgum, Protectorate of Uganda |
| Allegiance | Uganda (until 1986) UPDA (1986–1988) LRA (1988–?) |
| Branch | Uganda Army Air Force UNLA (1979–1986) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Entebbe 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.