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Gulu

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Location of Gulu within Uganda.
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Location of Gulu within Uganda.

Gulu is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District in Uganda, located at 2˚46'00N 32˚16'00E, on the railway from Tororo to Pakwach. It is the second-largest town by population in the country, with a population of 119,430 (2002 census). The town is served by Gulu Airport.

The town is a government military base for operations against the rebel Lord's Resistance Army. Up to 15,000 children, known as "night commuters", were fleeing into the town for safety every evening..

In March, Choice FM a local radio station was closed after hosting a 28 February debate between politicians from the ruling party and the opposition.[1]

[edit] See also

  • Gulu Walk

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Choice FM in Gulu closed, Radio Simba, 14 March 2006


Coordinates: 2°46′N 32°18′E


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