By Michael Mubangizi On Sunday (August 10th, 2014), a group of 32 women and children were released by the Joseph Kony led Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in a place called Digba, in Democratic Republic of Congo (DCR). This is in addition to the 13 women and children who came out on Saturday August 9th, 2014, which we reported on yesterday. This means that in a space of two days, 45 people have regained freedom from the LRA captivity. Their ages and years in captivity vary, with the youngest of the returnees being a one-week-old baby. These are from different countries including Uganda, Sudan, DRC and CAR. This is the largest number of returnees since Invisible Children launched our programs in Central African Republic and DRC. Interestingly, these women and children came out in the same area where a group of LRA released 21 women and children on March 21, 2013. While we are still waiting for more information surrounding the release of this group, we are excited and thankful that 45 people have regained their freedom. We are encouraged to see the nonviolent removal of LRA captives from central Africa, and this mass release is a testament to the commitment of African Union forces and courageous community leaders to achieving a permanent end to the LRA. Together with the U.S. military advisors, and Invisible Children, with our partners and supporters, we are another step closer to dismantling the LRA from within. Detailed information about the first group of 13 defectors including photos of some of the returnees is available on Invisible Children blog
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:00:44 +0000
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