These victories brought widespread popular support , including among other northern ethnic groups besides the Acholi , and attracted new recruits to the HSM .
In November and December 1986 , the HSMF achieved two unexpected victories over government National Resistance Army forces .
These victories brought widespread popular support , including among other northern ethnic groups besides the Acholi , and attracted new recruits to the HSMF .
In November and December 1986 , the HSMF achieved two unexpected victories over government National Resistance Army forces .