Who is Joseph Kony?

Q: Who is Joseph Kony?


A: Joseph Kony is a Ugandan guerrilla group leader and the head of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).

Q: What was the reason behind the LRA turning against its supporters?


A: The LRA said that they did this to "purify" the Acholi people and turn Uganda into a theocracy ruled by the Ten Commandments.

Q: What kind of atrocities is the LRA known for?


A: The LRA is known for committing murder and rape against civilians.

Q: Where has the LRA committed these atrocities?


A: The LRA has committed these atrocities against the people of several countries, including northern Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Sudan.

Q: How many children has the LRA stolen and forced to fight for them?


A: The LRA has stolen and forced about 66,000 children to fight for them.

Q: What did Joseph Kony get accused of in 2005?


A: Joseph Kony was accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands in 2005.

Q: Has Joseph Kony been captured yet?


A: No, Joseph Kony has not yet been captured.

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