On Saturday, a total of 133 former abductees, comprising males and females, received certificates of completion for the vocational training in a graduation ceremony held at the OPM office in Gulu city.
According to Rev Oceng, the school dormitory was being illegally used without due inspection by the district education department to ascertain whether it was safe for learner’s accommodation.
The prosecutor maintained that the confirmation proceeding will not affect return of former LRA fighters and reconciliation process in Northern Uganda. He argued that there is no clear basis that the court’s proceedings to date hindered return and reconciliation process in the region.
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the Commander of the Fourth Infantry Division, confirmed Oyet’s arrest to Uganda Radio Network on Sunday, saying he is a key suspect in the conflicts over land in Apaa.
Fr Uma expressed deep concerns on the escalating attacks in the disputed Apaa area, accusing the government of turning a blind eye on people’s safety despite boasting of offering protection to people in foreign countries.
According to security reports, Okodo, who hails from Karamoja Sub-region, was in the company of another soldier when they were confronted a few distances from Sinyanya landing side at the border of Obongi and Adjumani districts.
In a filling submitted on April 3 this year to the ICC Pre-Trail Chamber III that contains new materials never before presented in court, the defence argued that the proceeding without Kony’s physical presence will have a detrimental impact on ongoing repatriation and reconciliation efforts in Uganda.
However, in an appeals judgement delivered by Presiding Judge Solomy Balungi Bossa, the appeals chamber rejected 14 grounds of the appeal raised by Ongwen’s representative.
President Museveni inaugurated the five-member commission in August 2023, entrusting it with the task of probing and resolving the continued violent disputes in Apaa. Legislators in the sub-region, however, say more than a year into the inauguration, there isn’t any visible progress.
According to Gen Busizoori, the clashes resulting into death inside the disputed territory is due to lack of roads since the UPDF quick reaction forces cannot easily reach on time to crime scenes.
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the Fourth Infantry Division Commander told journalists Thursday at a press briefing that following the resurgence of violence, a four-day total curfew in two hot spot villages of Offu and Acholi ber have been imposed.
Odongo noted that due to his condition, his wife and mother to three of his children whom he married in 2009 abandoned him in 2018 citing she may end up dying in their family. He said his mother in-law also supported her daughter’s decision to end the marriage alleging that she may end up dead since he was also going die.
The former Chief Justice pointed out that by integrating traditional African conflict resolution methods with modern legal framework, the move can foster justice that is restorative rather than punitive thus promoting social cohesion.
In a press statement released by the court Thursday, the court announced judgement on the appeal will be delivered in an open court room in The Hague Netherlands. Five judges will preside over the hearing of the judgement.
Rashid Mwesigye, a medical entomologist consultant at Sightsavers Uganda, a non-governmental organization fighting neglected tropical diseases says most people still believe elephantiasis and hydrocele diseases are caused by witchcraft or stepping on charms.
According to the defence lawyers, the Pre-Trial Chamber denied the request, relying on the financial burden to the Court, and “inherent challenges and potential dangers” by transferring parts of the Court’s operation to the field.
Dr Angelo Oceng, the In charge of Atiak Health Center IV told Uganda Radio Network over the weekend that the incidence has left the health facility in crisis with hundreds of patients likely to miss out on proper medical treatment.
Grace Jolly Laker Adruville Okot, the Chief Executive Officer of Women Empowerment Network and Design noted that gender equity in the Acholi sub region is still a major concern and stands at a paltry 30 percent.
Aber said she has spent two days with her children sleeping on a couch in front of her locked room since she has no money at the moment to rent a house and called for the intervention of the government.
Julius Ocungi · author