http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5341474.stm
Peace talks are continuing between the LRA and the Ugandan government. LRA soldiers are gathering at assembly points during this ceasefire. There is talk that they will release all of the women and children in their troops. Wow, this feeling of hope is amazing.
Joseph Koney and other top LRA officers are wanted for war crimes by the International Crimes Court. President Museveni wants to grant amnesty. "Acholi culture offers an alternative - traditional ways of righting past wrongs" - Forgiveness. The people of Northern Uganda just want to forgive their enemies(i.e. their children, brothers, sisters, who have been abducted) and have peace.
It makes sense, when the soldiers are loved ones who have been taken from the community. Punishment to these child soldiers (and grown-up soldiers abducted at youth) would only create deeper wounds. But what about Joseph Koney? Vincent Otti? I want these men brought to justice. Maybe I just need to work on my forgivness.
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