LRA delegation visits mass graves in Teso, asked to release abducted children

The LRA delegation to the Juba peace talks continued its consultations and confidence-building with northern Ugandans this week with a visit to Teso region. They visited a mass grave for victims of the LRA’s 2003 offensive into Teso, and apologized for crimes committed there. One local official urged the rebels to make progress at the Juba peace talks, saying, “Teso people are tired of staying in camps and are still worried about the LRA. They will only be relieved the day the rebels come out of the bush.” When asked to press for the release of children abducted by the rebels, LRA spokesman Martin Ojul advised the community that such a move could derail the peace process. Read more at The New Vision.