Louis Escaped Captivity Twice
In the Central African Republic (CAR) Joseph Kony’s LRA is one among several armed groups. Many areas of CAR where the LRA is present are in the control of one central African armed group or another. Not only does this mean that central African communities face greater risk of violence, it also means that even […]
Ongwen Trial Update || ICC Prosecutor to Focus on Gender-Based Crimes
In early 2015, former LRA commander and International Criminal Court (ICC)-indictee Dominic Ongwen surrendered to security forces in the Central African Republic (CAR) and was later transferred to the custody of the ICC to await trial in The Hague, where he remains now that trial proceedings have begun. After being abducted by the LRA as […]
On the Radar: 10 abducted in CAR – 7 escape, 2 children remain in captivity
Around 3 p.m. on December 2nd, a large group of LRA forces abducted five civilians from fields near Kpabou, Central African Republic. They then continued on to the community itself, where they abducted five more civilians and looted food and the HF radio battery. The LRA used the abductees as porters for the looted goods. […]
KONY 101 // Why do communities continue to fear Kony?
Stories of LRA atrocities – including looting, displacement, rape, and abduction – have spread quickly through vulnerable communities in central Africa. To this day, hunters and fishermen enter fields and rivers with hesitation because of the LRA’s presence in the area. After 28 years of conflict, Kony’s army is still creating widespread fear. Here’s why. Displacement […]
On the Radar // 12 abducted in DR Congo
The Incident: August 5, LRA forces attacked Zangabai, DRC around 5:30 in the evening. They looted several homes, taking food, clothing and other items. They also abducted 12 civilians from the community – 6 men, 5 women, and an 11-year-old girl. This group was used as porters and trackers, forced to crush rice paddy and […]
Stories of the missing // Ajal Bonny
Abductions by Joseph Kony’s rebel army have contributed to thousands of missing children throughout East and central Africa. This is a story of one still missing. September 8, 2002 is a day that Ajok Christine will never forget. It is the day that her son, Ajal Bonny, was abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army. “Before […]
Stories of the Missing // Odong Nelson
Captain Awere may not be a familiar name to many people living in Lagile in northern Uganda. There, he is only known as Odong Nelson. And up until a month ago, many of those who knew Nelson presumed that he was dead. But Nelson, who should be around 38-years-old today, is reportedly still alive according to […]
Stories of the Missing // Olike Bosco
Abductions by Joseph Kony’s rebel army have contributed to thousands of missing children throughout East and central Africa. This is a story of one still missing. Martino sits under a tree next to his home gingerly cupping a booklet in his hand. A small face stares back at him from the page. He is holding […]
Stories of the Missing // Okello James
Abductions by Joseph Kony’s rebel army have contributed to thousands of missing children throughout East and central Africa. This is a story of one still missing. James, known by the nickname Ojee Ojok, would be 24-years-old today. He was abducted from his home in 2002 at the age of 12. “On that fateful day, we […]
Stories of the missing // Lagen Alphonse
Abductions by Joseph Kony’s rebel army have contributed to thousands of missing children throughout East and central Africa. This is a story of one still missing. It was 11 years ago when Apio Juliet Okidi last saw her cousin Afany. 19-year-old Afany, also known as Langol Cyprian or Alphonse, was abducted one evening in 2002. […]