Gulu
—  Municipality  —
Gulu
Coordinates: 02°46′48″N 32°18′00″E / 2.78°N 32.3°E / 2.78; 32.3
Country	Uganda
Region	Northern Uganda
Sub-region	Acholi sub-region
District	Gulu District
Government
• Mayor
Elevation	1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Population (2011 Estimate)
• Total	154,300

Gulu is a city in Northern Uganda. It is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District. The city is located at 2˚46'48N 32˚18'00E, on the metre gauge railway from Tororo to Pakwach. Gulu is located approximately 200 miles (320 km), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.^[1] The town is served by Gulu Airport.

History[link]

During British colonial rule in the 18th and 19th centuries, the northern Uganda was deprived of development, the people were conscripted into the army and policing as a source for the security.^[2] Many were sent to fight in World War I and World War II.

Uganda gained independence in 1962, however, this did not improve the situation for the people in the north. The local people have always been targeted from the rule of Idi Amin to that of Yoweri Museveni. In 1986 attacks against civilians were initiated by the Museveni's government force called the National Resistance Army, now known as Uganda People's Defence Force.

As the Museveni's force continued to commit atrocities against the civilian, several rebel groups were formed by the end of 1986. However these rebel groups were ex soldiers i.e. the UNLA from previous government prior to Museveni. By 1987 majority of such rebels joined Museveni's force. Then came another rebel group led by Alice Lakwena between 1988 to 1989. The Lord's Resistance Army sprang up in the 1990s after Alice Lakwena had left Uganda and went to Kenya. The LRA became increasing violent in Gulu and the surrounding communities.^[3] The UPDF government army have equally been accused of brutality against the civilian population.

In 1996 the Ugandan government ordered all civilians to relocate to internally displaced person (IDP) camps. Several campaigns such as Stop the Genocide in Northern Uganda StGiNU demanded the immediate closure of the "concentration camps" in the north of the country. From the spring of 2007, there has been relative peace due to International pressure calling the Ugandan government to stop the war and to reach a peace agreement with the LRA leader Joseph Kony.

Demographics[link]

The Acholi people are the main inhabitants of the city of Gulu (80%). The majority are Christians. There are a range of spoken languages including Luo (sometimes spelled Lwo), Swahili, English and Luganda.

During the hostilities between the Uganda People's Defense Force and the Lord's Resistance Army there were many IDP camps throughout the area, where at one time, an estimated two million people lived. Effective April 2009, all IDP camps were closed and the people were allowed to return to their villages.^[4] In July 2009, an estimated 1,452,000 (80.7%) IDPs out of a total of 1,840,000 had voluntarily left the camps to return home, leaving only 388,000, who are in the process of vacating or permanently settling where they are.^[5]

Before the cessation of hostilities between the UPDF and the LRA, up to 15,000 children, known as "night commuters", were fleeing into the city for safety every evening. Since the cessation of hostilities in late 2006, the numbers of "night commuters" has significantly reduced.^[6]

The national census in 2002 estimated the population of the city at 119,430. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), estimated the city's population at 141,500 in 2008.^[7] In 2011, UBOS estimated the mid-year population of Gulu at 154,300.^[8]

Economy and education[link]

Ebola outbreak in Gulu Municipal Hospital

Gulu is the economic capital of Northern Uganda. The reduced violence since the peace talks began between the Ugandan government and the rebel LRA has resulted in an economic revitalization.

Gulu is the home of Gulu University, which has a wide range of programs ranging from agriculture to medicine, business management and conflict resolution. It is the only public university in northern Uganda and the parent institution of Gulu University School of Medicine], one of the four (4) accredited medical schools in Uganda. The Uganda Management Institute, a government-owned tertiary teaching and research institution in management and administration, which is headquartered in Kampala, maintains a campus in Gulu. Its other upcountry campus is located in the city of Mbarara in Western Uganda.^[9]

There are three hospitals providing services to the city: St. Mary's Hospital Lacor, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital and Gulu Independent Hospital. The headquarters of Gulu District Administration is also located in the city. The city is serviced by Gulu Airport, which has a tarmac runway that measures 10,314 feet (3,144 m). Gulu Airport is the second biggest Airport in Uganda after Entebbe International Airport.

Entertainment and sport[link]

Pece Stadium is Gulu's public stadium, and the largest in Northern Uganda with a capacity of 30,000 people. The stadium has recently undergone refurbishment with support the USAID through its Northern Uganda reconstruction body, NUTI. Gulu is the base of several radio stations including Choice FM which broadcasts daily to an estimated 5 million to 6 million listeners each evening. Other radio stations in Gulu include Jal Fresh 96.9 [Gulu's first English speaking station], Mega FM 102.1, Radio Rupiny 97.5, Radio Four 89.4, King FM 90.2, Childcare International 91.5 & 98.9, Norah Radio 92.1,UBC Radio 102.1 &103.1 and Radio Maria 105.7.

Landmarks[link]

The landmarks within the city of Gulu or near its borders include the following:

• Gulu Airport
• Gulu University - Home of Gulu University School of Medicine, the only medical school in Eastern Uganda and Northern Uganda
• Pece Stadium - Seating capacity 30,000, the largest stadium in northern Uganda
• The headquarters of Gulu District Administration
• The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu
• The headquarters of the 4th Division of the Uganda People's Defence Force
• The offices of Gulu City Council
• The Gulu Campus of Uganda Management Institute
• Gulu Regional Referral Hospital
• St. Mary's Hospital Lacor
• Gulu Independent Hospital
• Gulu Central Market

Other points of interest[link]

• A branch of Barclays Bank
• A branch of Centenary Bank
• A branch of Crane Bank
• A branch of Bank of Africa
• A branch of DFCU Bank
• A branch of Equity Bank
• A branch of Kenya Commercial Bank
• A branch of Orient Bank
• A branch of PostBank Uganda
• A branch of Stanbic Bank
• A branch of Standard Chartered Bank
• Gulu Currency Center - A currency storage and processing facility owned and operated by the Bank of Uganda, Uganda's Central Bank.^[10]
• A branch of the National Social Security Fund
• Bombah Hotel Gulu - A modern multi-star hotel, the first in Northern Uganda, to contain elevators.^[11]

See also[link]

• Railway stations in Uganda
• Gulu Walk
• Gulu University
• Gulu District
• Gulu Airport
• Acholi sub-region
• Northern Region, Uganda

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Gulu

• Official website
• MSN map

Coordinates: 02°46′48″N 32°18′00″E / 2.78°N 32.3°E / 2.78; 32.3

v t e Gulu District Capital: Gulu Towns and villages Gulu Paranga Bobi Economy Barclays Bank Centenary Bank Crane Bank DFCU Bank Kenya Commercial Bank Equity Bank Orient Bank PostBank Uganda Stanbic Bank Standard Chartered Bank Notable landmarks Gulu Airport Gulu Railway Station Gulu Independent Hospital Gulu Regional Referral Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Lacor Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu Gulu-Nimule Road Education Gulu University Gulu Campus of Uganda Management Institute Notable people Norbert Mao Alice Lakwena Okot p'Bitek Joseph Kony

Zerrin Özer (born November 4, 1957 in Ankara, Turkey) is a famous Turkish pop singer. She is called as Turkey's Janis Joplin by several fans. She has very famous hits such as "Gönül" (Heart), "Dayanamıyorum" (I Can't Stand), "Dünya Tatlısı" (World Sweet) and "Paşa Gönlüm" (My Great Heart)

Biography[link]

She was born in 1957 in Ankara, Turkey. Between 1978-1980 she worked with "İstanbul Gelişim Orchestra" on jazz and dance music projects. In 1980, Özer won a "Golden Album" award with her song "Gönül". In 1982 she performed "Binbir Gece" ("Thousand and one nights") concerts at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. A year later Özer performed in Olympia Hall in Paris. She released "Dayanamıyorum" in 1987 and "Dünya Tatlısı" in 1988. In 1990 Özer married to Alper Önal, but divorced a year later. She won the "Best Album" award once more with album "İşte Ben" in 1991. Her sister is Tülay Özer was also singer and was famous in 1970s and 1980s. Tülay Özer recorded the last album in 1993.

In 2000 she released a best-of album named "Bir Zerrin Özer Arşivi". Zerrin Özer married to Levent Süren in 2006 but divorced two years later.

Discography[link]

Singles

• Sizler ve Bizler / Yalvarırım (1976)
• Gönül / Yaman Olurum Yaman (1979)
• Dünya Tatlısı (2000)

Albums (LP)

• Seni Seviyorum (1980)
• Sevgiler (1981)
• Ve Zerrin Özer (1981)
• Gelecek misin? (1982)
• Modern Arabesk (1982)
• Mutluluklar Dilerim (1984)
• Kırmızı (1985)
• Evcilik Oyunu (1985)
• Dayanamıyorum (1987)

Albums (CD)

• Dünya Tatlısı (1988)
• İşte Ben (1990)
• Sevildiğini Bil (1991)
• Olay Olay (1992)
• Zerrin Özer 96 (1996)
• Zerrin Özer 97 (1997)
• Ölürüm Ben Sana (2001)
• Ve Böyle Bir Şey (2005)
• Zerrin Özel (2007)
• Ömür Geçiyor (2007)

Compilations

• Bir Zerrin Özer Arşivi (2000)
• Ben (2002)

See also[link]

• List of Turkish musicians
• Turkish music
• Turkish pop music
• Turkstar

References[link]

• Who is who database - Biography of Zerrin Özer (Turkish)
• Diskotek: Bir Diskografi Sitesi - Zerrin Özer Diskografisi (Turkish)

External links[link]

• Official website of Zerrin Özer

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Ahmet Özhan
Ahmet Özhan performing in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Ahmet Şükrü Kadıöz
Born	(1950-08-26) August 26, 1950 (age 61) Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Origin	Üsküdar, İstanbul, Turkey
Genres	Turkish classical music, tasavvuf music
Occupations	Singer, actor, conductor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1968–present
Labels	Kervan Plak, Uzelli Kaset, Çınar Müzik, Ateş Müzik, Erol Köse, Fon Müzik, Marşandiz International, Müyada Müzik, İstanbul Organizasyon, Akustik Müzik
Associated acts	Selahattin İçli, Erol Sayan, Emel Sayın
Website	www.ahmetozhan.com.tr

Ahmet Özhan (Turkish pronunciation: [ahmet øzhan], born 26 Ağustos 1941) is a prominent Turkish classic music singer, conductor and actor.

Biography[link]

This section requires expansion.

He started singing in Turkish clubs when he was about 18. He performed concerts all around Europe, the US and the Middle East with his group.

Filmography[link]

• Sözün Bittiği Yer, 2007
• Gönülden Gönüle, 1987
• Hafız Yusuf Efendi, 1987
• Aliş ile Zeynep, 1984
• Hacı Arif Bey, 1982
• Çaresiz, 1978
• Küçük Bey, 1975
• Bak Yeşil Yeşil, 1975
• Çocuğumu İstiyorum, 1973

External links[link]

• Official website
• Ahmet Özhan at the Internet Movie Database

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Ediz Hun (born 20 November 1940 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish film actor and politician.

Biography[link]

After studying at the St. George's Austrian High School in Istanbul, he graduated in Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Trondheim in Norway. After he had participated in a contest organized by Ses (The Voice) magazine he was noticed by producers. He made his debut in 1963 with "Genç Kızlar" (Young Girls) opposite Hülya Koçyiğit. He went on to become a household name, sometimes acting in more than 10 films in a year.

On March 3, 1973, he married socialite Berna Hanım after a highly publicized affair. The couple has two children, a daughter, Bengü (born 1974) and a son, Burak (born 1981). From 1985 onwards, he became a lecturer at Marmara University. He decided to try his hand at politics and became a member of parliament for the Anavatan Partisi (Motherland Party), between the years 1999 and 2002.

References[link]

• Who is who database - Biography of Ediz Hun (Turkish)

External links[link]

• Ediz Hun at the Internet Movie Database

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