Rebel members of The Lords Resistance Army had visited this Catholic school for girls many times. They had come for cloths, food, and blankets - took what they wanted but never harmed anyone. One cool night, the nuns and girls were soon to learn there was much different about this visit. This time, the rebels wanted more, much more; they wanted the girls...all 140 of them! Over the pleas from the nuns, the crying and struggling girls were taken away. One nun, Sister Rachele, would not give up. Sister followed the rebels, constantly pleading for their return. She recounted the times they were warmly welcomed into the school. Her pleas had no effect, the rebels with their human spoils marched on into the Bush. Sister's pursuit continued and she was able to halt the march
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