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5 Christians killed, 44 wounded after Muslim leader calls for massacre over selling pork

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Five Christians were killed and 44 others injured on Nov. 4 after an Islamist leader incited Muslims to attack Christians over pork sales near a mosque in Yumbe, northern Uganda, sources said.

The violence erupted after reports spread that Christian merchants were openly selling pork near Munir Mosque, a move many Muslims described as provocative and disrespectful to their religion, which forbids consumption of pork.

According to police sources, the unrest began following a video that circulated on social media showing Sheikh Kasim Abdalla of Munir Mosque urging Muslims from the wider West Nile sub-region, and even from Sudan and Somalia, to support what he termed “Operation Albadiri,” likening it to an ancient Islamic battle.

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Always be wary of reports that originate from Morning Star News. They often fabricate or exaggerate stories relating to Christian persecution. The claim made by Morning Star that five Christians were killed and 44 were injured during the violence in Yumbe is not supported by local reports.

Violence Erupts in Yumbe Town over Pork Sales

Tension and chaos rocked Yumbe Town in Uganda’s West Nile Sub-region on November 4, 2025, after violent clashes broke out between Muslim youths and police officers over the sale of pork.

The violence followed inflammatory remarks made a few days earlier by Sheikh Kassim Abdallah of Munir Mosque, who reportedly urged his followers to destroy pork joints and stop the sale of pork in the predominantly Muslim district.

Police and military forces were quickly deployed to the area to restore order. Security personnel fired teargas and live bullets in the air to disperse the violent mobs. By the end of the clashes, five people had been injured, and one suspect was arrested on charges of arson. The situation remained tense throughout the day, with heavy police patrols stationed across Yumbe Town to prevent further violence.



When pork unmasked fragile fault lines in northern Uganda

What began as a confrontation between Muslim youth and Christian-owned businesses accused of selling pork in a predominantly Muslim area quickly escalated into clashes that left several people injured, property destroyed, and the local economy reeling.

The immediate trigger was a viral TikTok video by Sheikh Kasim Abdallah...

A group of youth who took matters into their own hands, targeting shops perceived to be selling the prohibited meat.

The pork row is more than a flashpoint over dietary laws; it unmasks deeper grievances rooted in historical exclusion and contemporary inequities. Islam in Uganda has long been on the margins. During the colonial era, Christian missionaries dominated education and administration, leaving Muslims, who constitute about 14 percent of the population, underrepresented in public service and politics.

The Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency devastated communities here, displacing millions and eroding trust in institutions.

Yumbe’s story is one of resilience amid adversity. Interfaith marriages are common, and shared ceremonies—be it Eid or Christmas—foster bonds that transcend doctrinal differences. Muslims and Christians have coexisted peacefully, trading, intermarrying, and supporting one another through hardships. The recent violence, therefore, is an aberration, a symptom of unaddressed pressures rather than inherent animosity.

The pork incident in Yumbe is a wake-up call. It reveals not just religious tensions but the fragility of a social contract strained by inequality and neglect. If ignored, such sparks could ignite broader unrest, undermining the peace that northern Uganda has painstakingly rebuilt.
 
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