IC + The Resolve launch LRA Crisis Tracker 2013 Security Brief
Today, Invisible Children and The Resolve released the 2013 LRA Crisis Tracker Security Brief. This annual report provides analysis on all data collected as part of the LRA Crisis Tracker, providing actionable intelligence for counter-LRA actors and valuable information for the public. The report identifies five key findings from the 2013 data: 1.The LRA lost […]
On the Radar: First LRA attack in Obo, CAR in over a year.
There was significant LRA activity in and around Obo, CAR between January 26th-30th. This is the first LRA activity in Obo in at least fourteen months. Invisible Children’s CAR headquarters is in Obo, and therefore IC staff was able to quickly follow up with the victims and returned abductees shortly after the events that took […]
BREAKING NEWS: Largest LRA defection since 2008
BREAKING: LARGEST LRA DEFECTION SINCE 2008 On the 6th of December, nineteen LRA defected en masse near the community of Zemio in the Central African Republic. This is the single largest LRA defection since the group moved into central Africa in 2008, and an enormous victory for African Union led counter-LRA efforts. The group was […]
UPDF kills top Kony commander in ambush
The following article is taken from the Daily Monitor. Our staff on the ground has verified the information stated in this article: UPDF soldiers hunting Joseph Kony in Central African Republic (CAR) have scored a huge battlefield victory after killing a top LRA commander with 13 fighters in an ambush on Thursday. The UPDF is part […]
South Sudan attacks: Update from Ezo
Just a couple weeks ago we received reports of the first LRA attack in South Sudan in over two years. It is troubling to see such disturbances in a region that had been relatively safe from LRA violence for so long. Shortly after the receiving these reports, we traveled to Ezo, the community that was […]
Two people escape from Joseph Kony’s LRA
The following information was obtained through Invisible Children and on-the-ground partners. We are working to gather more information on these events and are sending members of our team to get the full story: + November 11th at Duru, DRC: A 15-year-old boy, who was abducted by the LRA five months ago from Aba, DRC, escaped. He […]
Joseph Kony’s LRA rebels reportedly attack South Sudan for first time in over two years
This morning, reports started coming in of attacks by Joseph Kony’s LRA rebels in South Sudan. The reports are preliminary and have yet to be officially confirmed. We are following up for more information. The following was obtained through Invisible Children and on-the-ground partners: Nov 5 – LRA forces attacked people in Nabaria, South Sudan […]
Invisible Children and Resolve release LRA Crisis Tracker Phase II
Sometimes (read: most times) the second try is better than the first. Trust me, I’m the second born in my family. #kidding. This is especially true in the tech world – problems are fixed, new features are added. It’s a win-win. Two great examples: the iPad 2 and the recently revamped Myspace. Yeah Myspace. Trust me. Taking […]
12-year-old girl escapes from LRA and walks 5 days to find safety
The following report comes from Saskia Rotshuizen, our Central Africa Programs Coordinator. On the night of January 12, 2013, LRA forces raided a small community in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After stealing food and supplies, the group abducted one boy and four girls, including 12-year-old Patricia, forcing them to help carry the stolen […]
Loosening Kony’s Grip: Effective Defection Strategies for Today’s LRA
Our partners at The Resolve LRA Crisis Initiative recently released a comprehensive report entitled “Loosening Kony’s Grip: Defection Strategies for Today’s LRA”. The report was written by Phil Lancaster, PhD and Ledio Cakaj and edited by Paul Ronan. As part of their research, they interviewed 22 former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) combatants and abductees. The […]