Lords Resistance Army rebels

Uganda hails US government over sending troops to fight LRA rebels

The government of Uganda has welcomed the decision by the United States government to send troops to help in fighting the notorious Lords Resistance Army rebels. This follows an announcement by US President Barack Obama on Friday that the US government has sent100 troops to help Uganda track down rebel chief Joseph Kony and other […]

War crimes trial against former LRA commander commences in Uganda

Trial of war crimes against the former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Former commander kicks off on Monday 11th July in Gulu. The trial will be conducted by five judges on the International crimes Division of the High Court of Uganda headed by Justice Akiiki Kiiza. Others on the panel include Owiny Dolo and Justice Elizabeth Nahamya. […]

Uganda army refuses fresh demand for peace talks by the Lords Resistance Army rebels

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces has dismissed calls by the Lords Resistance Army rebels for fresh peace talks in order to end the conflict in northern Uganda. Maj. Victor Opira, the 4th Division (northern Uganda) Intelligence Officer told journalists today that the LRA rebels have been strongly weakened by the Uganda Army working with neighbouring […]