Brothers At War: Chronicles Of Muguland, #2

By Dr. Ope Banwo

Chronicles Of Muguland II - Brothers At War

This book II in the Chronicles of Muguland factional series recounts in vivid detail the drama, the horrors and the cost of the fratricidal civil war between the tribes of Muguland when the military rulers, who had seized power by force of arms, finally fell out among themselves. The tribal generals declared war on each other with the lives of millions of citizens of Muguland in the balance 
 

This short historical novel is a work of FACTION that incorporated fiction and non-fiction narratives in a sprawling tale of betrayals, ego, ambition and dashed hopes in an fictional african nation blessed with so much natural and human resources, but which continuously failed to live up to its potential for greatness. 

This may be a work of faction but it is indeed the true story of most african countries in a continent blessed with so much but with so little to show for their blessings

• Language: English
• Publisher: Netpreneur Books
• Release date: Feb 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224191161

Dr. Ope Banwo

Dr Ope Banwo, is an Attorney, Techpreneur, Digital Business Coach and author of multiple bestsellers. He has written several books on Business, Lifestyle, Internet Marketing and Life application of artificial intelligence tools. You can follow him on his blog at FearlessNetpreneur.com

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Chapter I:The Seeds of Conflict

As the sun rose over Muguland on the morning of October 1st, 1960, a new nation was born. It was a country of diverse cultures and traditions, a land of many tribes and languages, united by a shared history and a dream of independence.

For centuries, the people of Muguland had lived in relative peace with their neighbors, each tribe governing itself according to its own customs and traditions. But beneath the surface, there were long-seated suspicions and grievances, informed by years of inter-tribal wars and struggles for power.

At the time of independence, Muguland was a nation without nationals. Each tribe identified first with its own people and traditions before loyalty to the nation of Muguland. The Awosas in the north, the Yorobawa in the southwest, and the Okorobians in the southeast, each had its own system of government, its own language and culture, and its own way of life.

Despite the differences between the tribes, there was a shared sense of hope and optimism for the future. The struggle for independence had united the people of Muguland, and they looked forward to building a new nation, free from the shackles of colonialism.

But the challenges of nation-building would prove to be daunting. The new government would have to find a way to balance the interests of the different tribes, to address the grievances of those who felt marginalized, and to create a sense of national identity and loyalty.

As Muguland celebrated its independence, the future was uncertain, but the people were determined to make their nation a success. They knew that the road ahead would be long and difficult, but they were ready to face the challenges together, as brothers and sisters in a new nation.

This was the condition in which Britico finally granted the geographical area known as Muguland independence. From the sequence of events leading to independence in the nation, it was clear that Muguland was a keg of gunpowder. It would take very little to set these brothers at each other’s throats. .

So, it was no wonder that tensions began to rise as several factors collided to create the perfect storm that was to set brother against brother, sister against sister, and lead to the loss of millions of people in this newly liberated country.

In retrospect, there were so many reasons why things fell apart less than 7 years after independence.

One of the main causes of the conflict was the refusal of the government to honor the peace accords between the tribes. Despite several attempts at peace talks, the government consistently failed to address the underlying issues that fueled the conflict, including ethnic and religious tensions, economic inequality, and political disenfranchisement.

Another factor that contributed to the conflict was the creation of new states from the four regions of Muguland by General Ironside, who had taken over power in a military coup. This decision by the government further exacerbated the ethnic and regional tensions that already existed. Some tribes felt that they were unfairly marginalized and excluded from the new states, while others believed that their interests were not being adequately represented.

The lack of a secession clause in the constitution of Muguland also meant that tribes that were dissatisfied with the government could not peacefully secede from the kingdom. This lack of autonomy and representation was a source of frustration for many people, especially those in the south.

The uncontrolled violence against the Okorobians through pogromafter pogrom from the Awosasin the north. This further fueled the divisions between the north and south, as people from the Okorobia tribe felt targeted and marginalized.

Other  seeds of conflict were sown in the 1960s, with the country's independence from Britain. The newly formed government was plagued by corruption and mismanagement, which led to economic instability and political unrest. The military stepped in and took control of the government, but this only exacerbated the divisions between the north and south.

As the political situation worsened, violence erupted across the country.

Ethnic tensions between the Awosapeople of the north and the Okorobians people of the south boiled over into violent clashes, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.

In the midst of this chaos, a group of Okorobia military officers staged a coup, overthrowing the government and establishing a new regime. This coup led to the killing of many officers of the Awosa tribes, while none of the leaders of the Okorobians were killed. This further fueled the tensions between the north and south, as the new government was seen as favoring the Okorobians people over other ethnic groups.

The Awosas in the northern region felt increasingly marginalized and oppressed, leading to a counter-coup by northern military officers. This sparked a wave of violence and reprisals against Okorobia civilians in the north, which forced many of them to flee to their homelands in the east with little more than the clothes on their backs after years of working and doing business among the Awosas in the north.

The seeds of conflict had been sown, and it would take a great deal of effort, catastrophic loss of livesbefore peace found its footing in Muguland as a whole.

Chapter II: The Return Of OkorobianDiaspora

Before the Muguland Civil War, there was a mass migration of Okorobians back to their homeland from the Awosa Region in the North and the Yorobawa Region in the west . It was known as the Return Of The Okorobians, and it was a significant as well as an unforgettable event in the history of Muguland.

The reasons for the Great Return were many. The Okorobians, one of the largest ethnic groups in Muguland, had been living in other parts of the country, particularly in the Awosa region in the north, and the Yorobawa region in the West, where they had established businesses and homes. But their presence was not always welcomed by other ethnic groups, particularly the Hausa-Fulani, who were dominant in the region.

The Okorobians are generally seen as being very aggressive; overly industrious in business;  and prone to dominating any areas they have settled in any region of country they found themselves. Due to their proclivity to acclimatize easily and dominate any economy with their shrewd business practices, many of the tribes in Muguland were always suspicious of Okorobians, and often delight in any opportunity to ‘put them in there place’ at every little provocation.

In a part of Black Africa where ethnic groups were naturally suspicious of each other, the suspicion of the Okorobians, and violent xenophobia against them was much higher than normal. In a twist of irony, many of the other tribes in Muguland would often accuse the Okorobians of doing to the other tribes exactly what they were doing to them. They were often accused of keeping their own lands to themselves while they preyed on the ancestral lands of other tribes.

Tensions between the Okorobians and the Awosas had been simmering for years, and in 1966, they boiled over into violence. The northern region erupted in riots and pogroms, with many Okorobians targeted for their perceived wealth and success. The violence was brutal and indiscriminate, and many Okorobians lost their lives and livelihoods. Many of their shops were burnt at will and their houses ransacked with impunity, often with the law enforcement officers of the Awosas looking on in amusement.

Faced with this situation, many Okorobians decided to flee from the north and return to the safety of their homeland in the southeast.

It was a difficult decision for many, as they had built their lives and businesses in the north and had to leave everything behind. But they knew that their safety and survival depended on it.

The journey back to the southeast was often arduous and dangerous. Many Okorobians traveled on foot, carrying only what they could carry on their backs. They walked for miles under the scorching sun, sleeping under trees at night, and relying on the kindness of strangers for food and water.

For most of them, the return journey was made even more difficult by the fact that the government at the center was not supportive of the Great Return. The government feared that the mass movement of people would destabilize the country, and devastate the economies of the localities they were fleeing from, so they did not provide any serious assistance to the Okorobians.

Despite these challenges, the Okorobians persevered, driven by a sense of determination and a desire to return to their homeland. When they arrived in the southeast, they found that their return had a profound impact on the region.

The sudden influx of people put a strain on the resources of the region, and there were shortages of food and housing. But the Okorobians were resilient and resourceful, and they quickly began to rebuild their lives. They established new businesses and farms, and their skills and hard work helped to boost the economy of the region.

As they started over from scratch in their familial home, many Okorobians were full of resentment at the treatment they had received from the other tribes in Muguland, and began to wonder aloud if it made any sense for Okorobians to remain in the political contraption called Muguland.

The Great Return also had a significant impact on the Muguland Civil War. When the war broke out, the Okorobians were able to draw on the strength and unity that they had developed during their journey back to the southeast. They were a proud and resilient people, determined to defend their homeland against all odds.

As they prepared for war, the Okorobians shared stories of their journey back home, reminiscing about the hardships and the camaraderie that they had experienced. These stories helped to humanize the conflict, reminding everyone that the war was not just about politics and power, but