Why turmoil in the Central African Republic and South Sudan is dream come true for the LRA
To start, let’s agree that the violent crises unfolding in both the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan deserve our attention. Every human being deserves protection from violence and the promotion of their basic human rights — and that alone should compel us to seriously and thoughtfully engage the injustices taking place in CAR and South Sudan. Furthermore, the […]
Update: African leaders press for peace in South Sudan
As clashes between government troops and rebels in South Sudan continue, the UN has reported that 180,000 people have been displaced and over 1,000 have been killed since mid-December. Below is an article from the New York Times that gives an overview of the conflict, and discusses the efforts being taken toward a peaceful resolution. + […]
A new beginning // Ochora Walter
Every child abducted by Joseph Kony’s rebel army is robbed of his childhood and a normal life — until he escapes. This is the story of a new beginning. Almost 10 years after he was abducted into Joseph Kony’s LRA, Ochora Walter is happy to finally be home. The rebel group forced Walter to fight […]
The growing crisis in South Sudan
Over the past six days the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, has been rocked by violence fueled by the political posturing and ambition of the country’s elite. Most frightening is that this violence has been drawn largely upon ethnic lines, the fires of which have been stoked by political feuding. 500 civilians have been killed […]
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 […]
Hunting Joseph Kony – the Cliff Notes version
There is a barrage of misinformation swirling around the Internet about Joseph Kony and the LRA conflict. As an issue that appears more frequently on the headlines of sensational newspapers rather than major publications, it is worth reading the recent article published by The Washington Post entitled “Kony 2013: U.S. quietly intensifies effort to help […]
ϟ FLASH ALERT: An interview with Adam Finck about the South Sudan Flier Mission
This morning, staff member Carl Stevens met up with our International Programs Director, Adam Finck, to discuss the recent attacks by Joseph Kony’s LRA in South Sudan and what Invisible Children is doing to respond to this situation. As one of the leading experts in the LRA conflict, Adam was able to share some of the […]
How to send a postcard to LRA captives
Ending a war by dropping pieces of paper out of an airplane is kind of bizarre. Before working at Invisible Children, I had never even heard of a “defection campaign” before. So hang out with us for a second as we explain what this program is, why it’s the perfect way to rescue more men and women […]
ϟ FLASH ALERT: South Sudan Flier Mission
After two years of no reported LRA attacks in South Sudan, the rebel army raided two South Sudanese communities between November 5-7, killing two people and abducting at least 12 more. These are troubling developments in an area long thought to be rid of LRA violence. We are taking immediate action and need to raise up to $30,000 within 3 days in […]
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 […]