Uganda: Ex-LRA Commander Gets 40-Year Sentence for War Crimes
Uganda: Ex-LRA Commander ConvictedGets of40-Year CrimesSentence Againstfor HumanityWar Crimes
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Kwoyelo's trial raises complex ethical questions about accountability in cases involving former child soldiers. In addition, the long delay in bringing Kwoyelo to trial and the selective prosecution of LRA members while sparing some Ugandan military commanders accused of abuses highlight potential inconsistencies in the pursuit of justice.
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