Uganda Government Initiates Documentation of Former LRA Fighters in Acholi Sub-region
The Ugandan government has commenced a three-week initiative to document former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) fighters in the Acholi Sub-region, addressing concerns over neglect and land rights. Led by the Office of the Prime Minister, the effort aims to register former fighters and children born of war, while providing support programs such as vocational training and psychosocial assistance to facilitate their reintegration into communities. This initiative follows the resettlement of approximately 27,000 former rebel members since 2000 under the Amnesty Act.
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The Ugandan government has begun documenting former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) fighters in the Acholi Sub-region following complaints of neglect and denial of land rights. The process, led by the Office of the Prime Minister, is set to last three weeks and aims to register former fighters, children born of war, and provide support for reintegration into communities.
Key minister Dr. Kenneth Omona announced that the documentation will involve security agencies and NGOs to assist in planning support programs such as restocking, skills training, and psychosocial assistance.
Close to 1,000 children born to formerly abducted women will also be included. The government plans to offer vocational training in masonry, carpentry, and welding to promote self-sufficiency. Since 2000, approximately 27,000 former members of various rebel groups have been resettled under the Amnesty Act.
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