Refworld | Uganda: Is there a history in Uganda of ritual killings? Are any groups (religious, cults, secret societies militias etc) known for this practice? Reasons for ritual killings Information on such groups: objectives, faith, rituals, leadership, membership, history and current situation in Uganda. Information on the treatment of those who are members or are perceived to be members of such groups by the government and/or society. Penalties for engaging in ritual killings? What steps have been taken by the government to prevent or limit this practice? Is ritual killing limited to specific geographical areas, or particular ethnic or religious groups?

Title	Uganda: Is there a history in Uganda of ritual killings? Are any groups (religious, cults, secret societies militias etc) known for this practice? Reasons for ritual killings Information on such groups: objectives, faith, rituals, leadership, membership, history and current situation in Uganda. Information on the treatment of those who are members or are perceived to be members of such groups by the government and/or society. Penalties for engaging in ritual killings? What steps have been taken by the government to prevent or limit this practice? Is ritual killing limited to specific geographical areas, or particular ethnic or religious groups?
Publisher	Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre
Publication Date	12 February 2010
Country	Uganda
Topics	Harmful traditional practices
Citation / Document Symbol	Q11648
Cite as	Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre, Uganda: Is there a history in Uganda of ritual killings? Are any groups (religious, cults, secret societies militias etc) known for this practice? Reasons for ritual killings Information on such groups: objectives, faith, rituals, leadership, membership, history and current situation in Uganda. Information on the treatment of those who are members or are perceived to be members of such groups by the government and/or society. Penalties for engaging in ritual killings? What steps have been taken by the government to prevent or limit this practice? Is ritual killing limited to specific geographical areas, or particular ethnic or religious groups?, 12 February 2010, Q11648, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4b8fcb201a.html [accessed 1 June 2023]
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