Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest
Summary
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially charged Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), with 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Ugandans, including survivors of the LRA's attacks, are calling for Kony's arrest, as he is believed to be hiding in the Central African Republic. The charges include murder, rape, using child soldiers, and sexual slavery.Key Facts
- Joseph Kony is the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
- The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Kony in 2005.
- He faces 39 charges, including war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- Kony is believed to be hiding in the Central African Republic.
- Survivors and victims want Kony arrested so they can seek justice and compensation.
- The LRA was active in Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
- More than 100,000 people were killed during the LRA insurgency in northern Uganda.
- The US offered a $5 million reward for information leading to Kony's arrest in 2012.
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