Crippled North Struggles to Recover
Families returning to former villages confronted by ruined homes and poorly-resourced, overcrowded schools.
Families returning to former villages confronted by ruined homes and poorly-resourced, overcrowded schools.
Former rebel negotiator accuses LRA peace talks’ delegation of being shambolic and driven by self-interest.
The conduct and outcome of the trial is likely to have huge implications for international justice.
Some worry alleged execution may damage peace deal, but most believe it will eventually be signed.
By Columbus Onoo in Gulu, northern Uganda (AR No. 165, 08-Apr-08)
Embittered by years of war, former pro-government paramilitaries want Ugandan rebels captured if peace deal is not signed.
Victims of Uganda’s 20-year war say the rebels should be pursued if a peace accord is not signed.
As northern Ugandans wait for a historic peace deal to be signed, many are looking forward to a period of recovery and regrowth.