Court Orders Government to Compensate LRA War Crime Victims with Shs10m Each.

Thomas Kwoyelo, a former mid-level commander in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), appears before the International Crimes Division court in Gulu, Uganda. Courtesy image.

The High Court in Gulu has ruled that the Ugandan government must compensate victims of war crimes committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) with Shs10 million each.

The judgment, delivered during an International Crimes Division (ICD) sitting, marks a significant step towards addressing the grievances of those who suffered under the LRA’s brutal insurgency.

The LRA, a rebel group founded in the late 1980s, waged a bloody campaign to overthrow the Ugandan government. Under the leadership of Joseph Kony, the group terrorized northern Uganda for nearly two decades, committing atrocities such as murder, abduction, and mutilation. The conflict left countless victims traumatized and communities devastated.

One notable figure in the LRA was Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander who operated under Joseph Kony’s leadership. Kwoyelo was arrested and has since faced trial for his role in the atrocities committed during the insurgency. His trial at the ICD has drawn attention to the LRA’s crimes and the long struggle for justice by its victims.

The court’s ruling to compensate survivors highlights the government’s responsibility to address the suffering endured by its citizens during the conflict. While the decision has been welcomed as a step towards justice, many victims continue to call for further reparations and accountability for those responsible for the atrocities.

This development underscores ongoing efforts to heal the wounds left by the LRA conflict and deliver justice to those who endured its horrors.

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