Allan Atugonza, the Buliisa County Member of parliament informed the president that since 2022, at least 18 people have been killed, and numerous others injured by elephants and buffaloes in Buliisa district alone while several hectares of garden crops have been destroyed stray elephants and Buffaloes from Murchison National Park.
Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, explained that the deceased, identified as Alfred Nyeko, was accused of stealing two phones, from Pawena Trading Center in Palabek Abera Sub-county, Lamwo District.
"Successive sanctions imposed on our members, including those enacted on the eve of the Luanda discussions, severely undermine direct dialogue and make any progress impossible," said M23.
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.