Blog Archives
Results from social activism // a statistical recap
April 9, 2013 by Juan Frausto
One would think using social platforms to propel social progress would be second nature to a culture where social media is becoming the primary way to connect with people. With the success of the recent Human Rights Campaign avatar takeover–which caused Facebook to see a 120% increase in profile photo updates– and as we’ve seen through the impact [...] Read More
The Observer: “UPDF to resume Kony hunt”
April 8, 2013 by Azy Groth
Today The Observer reported that Uganda is set to resume the hunt for LRA leader Joseph Kony. This comes about a week after Uganda decided to suspend its counter-LRA operations. While the article is encouraging, we know that because of the recent CAR overthrow anything could change at any moment. So–until we see evidence that the counter-LRA [...] Read More
UPDATE // ACTION ALERT: Remind US and Uganda of commitment to arrest Kony
April 2, 2013 by Invisible Children
UPDATE: Everyone did such an incredible job tweeting the State Department yesterday. Our voices were heard, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to stopping Joseph Kony and protecting civilians. Now our sights are set on the African Union for them to continue their counter-LRA efforts and ensure that civilians remain protected. Tweet away: .@_AfricanUnion: [...] Read More
Counter-LRA operations suspended in Central African Republic
March 28, 2013 by Invisible Children
After many months of unrest, the government of the Central African Republic has been overthrown by a rebel group known as Seleka. The country’s constitution has been thrown out and Seleka is in the midst of forming a new government. Unfortunately, not only have civilians near CAR’s capital been victims to violence and theft, but [...] Read More
Top LRA commander killed in combat
January 21, 2013 by Azy Groth
Based on information gathered through the LRA Crisis Tracker and Invisible Children’s original research in the LRA-affected region, here’s what we know: One of Kony’s top ten commanders, Lt. Colonel Binani was killed in combat this past Friday by Ugandan forces (UPDF) approximately 280 km north of Djemah, Central African Republic. Binani (sometimes spelled Binany) is known for being a [...] Read More
Peace-building meeting in Gulu, Uganda
November 2, 2012 by Invisible Children
A follow-up meeting took place in Gulu, Uganda on October 11, 2012 to share a report on the regional peace-building and reconciliation consultative meeting held in Bangui, Central African Repubilic the previous month. The meeting was organized by the Gulu District Reconciliation and Peace Team (GDRPT), in partnership with Acholi Religious Leaders’ Peace Initiative (ARLPI) [...] Read More
A reversal of events
October 17, 2012 by Krista Morgan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it will begin buying food grown by small-scale farmers in Acholi, a region where as recently as two years ago many people relied on WFP food assistance. The food agency will buy 154 metric tons of maize from grain traders in Gulu District. This marks [...] Read More
UPDATE: on Dominic Ongwen’s trail
September 6, 2012 by Krista Morgan
As reported last week, the Ugandan military clashed with LRA forces led by ICC indictee Dominic Ongwen, freeing two LRA and capturing LRA supplies. Ongwen was not captured in the seizure, but weapons, equipment, ammunition and guns were recovered and the base he used as his headquarters was destroyed. And now new reports say that on [...] Read More
Two LRA rescued by Ugandan military
August 28, 2012 by Invisible Children
On Friday, August 24th, Ugandan military clashed with LRA forces led by ICC indictee Dominic Ongwen, freeing two LRA and capturing LRA supplies. Via NewVision: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has captured ammunition and household equipment in a fresh attack on Joseph Kony’s LRA rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR). The UPDF also rescued [...] Read More
Top LRA commander captured alive
May 14, 2012 by Azy Groth
On Saturday, May 12th, Ugandan military forces captured Caesar Achellam, one of the top four commanders in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Achellam was captured in southeastern Central African Republic (CAR) after being in the LRA for over two decades. He was captured with a wife, a child, and a 12-year-old female from CAR. Achellam [...] Read More
