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Uganda's LRA trial: Who is Thomas Kwoyelo?

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Thomas Kwoyelo, a child soldier-turned-rebel commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a landmark case in Uganda. He denied all 78 charges that were brought against him. Who is he and what role did he play in the LRA?

Also a conversation with a journalist travelling around Sudan, bearing witness to what's happening in the country

And what's behind the violence against other African nationals in South Africa?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson, Joseph Keen and Nyasha Michelle
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

*This Episode contains some material you may find sensitive

Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2024.

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