Apaa, a remote area that lies between Amuru and Adjumani districts is a hotbed of violence as government and local communities fight over the ownership of somewhat 40 square miles of land.
The disputed area is majorly occupied by the Acholi and Madi ethnic groups.
The two major ethnic groups found East of River Nile lived side by side in peace and harmony for several years until 2011 when inter-communal violence broke out.
In this radio feature, I Tolit Ivan brings to you a report on what it is like to live in the violence-stricken Apaa, a strip of land located along the boundary of Amuru- Adjumani districts.