The Acholi Paramount Chief asked people across Northern Uganda to stop shunning former Lord's Resistance Army fighters returning home. Rwot David Onen Acana II made this request on Thursday when he welcomed over 80 former captives who came back from the Central African Republic. He mentioned that these returnees face many problems, like land disputes, after coming home. He urged community members to help them adjust to normal life again. The chief wants everyone to support their neighbors who survived LRA captivity.
Acana called on government officials to address cattle raiding issues affecting residents in Agago and Kitgum districts. He donated 5 million shillings as startup money for a revolving fund to help former LRA members. Northern Uganda Commissioner Dr. Alice Opio stated that the government purchased two acres of land for each family. She said all returnees received training in job skills before their planned move to former SOS homes this weekend.
Local government head Christopher Opio Ateker promised district leaders would assist with rehabilitation programs. Clan leaders described their journeys to the Central African Republic to bring these people home. The group leader, Acaye Ali, thanked the government for forgiving them. He reported that 141 people returned a total of 78 children, 27 spouses, and 35 men. LRA commander Joseph Kony remains at large, wanted for numerous war crimes against humanity.
Acana called on government officials to address cattle raiding issues affecting residents in Agago and Kitgum districts. He donated 5 million shillings as startup money for a revolving fund to help former LRA members. Northern Uganda Commissioner Dr. Alice Opio stated that the government purchased two acres of land for each family. She said all returnees received training in job skills before their planned move to former SOS homes this weekend.
Local government head Christopher Opio Ateker promised district leaders would assist with rehabilitation programs. Clan leaders described their journeys to the Central African Republic to bring these people home. The group leader, Acaye Ali, thanked the government for forgiving them. He reported that 141 people returned a total of 78 children, 27 spouses, and 35 men. LRA commander Joseph Kony remains at large, wanted for numerous war crimes against humanity.
