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LRA's Thomas Kwoyelo Convicted on 44 War Crimes Counts in Uganda
Aug 13, 2024, 03:24 PM
Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), has been found guilty by a Ugandan court on 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges include murder, kidnapping, and pillaging. This landmark trial marks the first time a senior member of the LRA has been convicted for atrocities committed by the group, which terrorized northern Uganda and abducted thousands of children. The verdict comes after more than 15 years of delay in the judicial process.
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