IDP camp Gulu (7)

April 20th 2009
For the past 20 years, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has abducted civilians, including children and used themto increase the size and strength of the LRA ranks, and the girls used as sex slaves, and often as wives to the officers. As a result, the Ugandan government has moved the majority of the Acholi population into IDP camps. The Acholi people come from Northern Uganda, and specifically ... read more

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more

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Lisa Lindley

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My name is Lisa and I am 44 years old. I am married to Matthew and we have three children, Jack 18 Georgia 15 and Abbey 14. In May 2009, I am travelling to Uganda for 3 weeks with my good friend Fiona. We intend travelling to Lira and Gulu to offer support to the Empower Trauma Rehabilitation Program for children who have been abducted by the Lords Resistance Army. Please go to www.thefrontline.org.au for more information.... full info

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