Foreign Relations and Military
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In Uganda, the Uganda People's Defence Force serves as the military. The number of military personnel in Uganda has an estimated 45,000 soldiers on active duty. Invisible Children, Inc. in the United States has pressured celebrities and legislatures to request foreign intervention to strengthen their military and remove Joseph Kony. As a result, the YouTube video received millions of views.
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