Uganda in the news

Media report: ‘Ugandan rebel leader leaves base’

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

One of the many articles written by the BBC on the volatile situation in northern Uganda 

Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony has moved to the Central African Republic from his Democratic Republic of Congo base. 

Ugandan Minister of State for Defence Ruth Nankabirwa said that by doing so, he was violating a ceasefire deal.

A peace agreement is due to be signed at the end of the month to end the 22-year rebellion in northern Uganda and she expressed fears he may not attend.

The brutal conflict has left thousands dead and nearly two million displaced.

Read remainder of article at:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7301399.stm

Media report: ‘Children of War in Uganda’

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

An Emmy-award winning report on Uganda’s ‘night commuters’ as aired on NBC’s ‘Dateline’.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9006024/

Media report: ‘Counting the cost of Uganda’s War’

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

One of the many articles written by the BBC on the volatile situation in northern Uganda

The people of northern Uganda have lived with war for two decades as the country’s government unsuccessfully tried to quell the rebellion by the Lord’s Resistance Army. No-one is unaffected. Everyone either tells a story of survival or of loss.

Read remainder of article at:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/629/629/6499065.stm

More Ugandan links

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Be sure to check out our links pages for more extended coverage on northern Uganda.

Media report: ‘Uganda rebel leader breaks silence’

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

 One of the many articles written by the BBC on the volatile situation in northern Uganda 

In a world exclusive first interview, the leader of Ugandan rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army, has dismissed accusations he is responsible for atrocities.

Joseph Kony has been blamed for thousands of deaths and abductions - many of children - and for maiming civilians in his twenty year campaign of terror.

Read remainder of article at:-
 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/5124762.stm