Rebel groups sprang up among the Lango, Acholi, and Teso peoples, though they were overwhelmed by the strength of the NRA except in the far north where the Sudanese border provided a safe haven.
Kelompok-kelompok pemberontak bermunculan di antara suku Lango, Acholi dan Teso, meskipun mereka kalah jauh dibandingkan dengan kekuatan NRA kecuali di ujung utara dimana perbatasan Sudan memberikan tempat perlindungan yang aman.