1. Lords Resistance Army Strategy
Primary goal is to overthrow Ugandan
President Yoweri Musevni
Religious terrorism
Located in Uganda, South Sudan, and
Central African Republic

2. Military Style Raids
Primary target is civilian towns and refugee camps
Objective is to loot supplies and recruit youth to increase members
Raids are deemed to be successful as long as supplies are gathered and fear is inspired unto the populace

3. Savagery and Torture
Primary trademark of LRA is cutting off of limbs and removal of noses, lips, and ears
These permanent scars serve as a reminder to
all the capabilities of the LRA
Large reports of kidnapping women for sexual
slavery
All of this is done to create an environment of
fear

4. Child Soldiers
LRA regularly raids schools and refugee camps with the purpose of kidnapping children
Strict indoctrination process in which
children are turned into soldiers
Children serve as vulnerable targets for
mass recruitment and lower threshold
for indoctrination

5. Current Position
LRA strength at an all-time low due to successful military campaigns
The organization has been pushed beyond Uganda and scattered
Largely unsuccessful in accomplishing political goals