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Uganda: Facing Justice
Years active: 2010-2013
Facing Justice - Uganda is a radio programme brought to you by IWPR, in partnership with the Northern Uganda Media Club, NUMEC, discussing issues of justice and human rights in northern Uganda.
The programme is produced by local reporters in northern Uganda in English and three local languages: Luo, Ateso and Lugbara. IWPR is grateful to its partner stations which broadcast Facing Justice on a bi-weekly basis. Our partner stations are: Mega FM in Gulu, Voice of Teso in Soroti, Radio Rhino in Lira, and Radio Pacis in Arua, Radio Pol in Kitgum, Radio Piwa and Radio Palwak in Pader.
Production team: IWPR’s Facing Justice programme is a co-production by IWPR and NUMEC. Reporters: Alex Otto, Cho Woo Willy, Gladys Ngeca, supported by IWPR’s reporter network of Bill Oketch, Gillian Lamunu, Arthur Okot, Jimmy Wokorach, Richard Ekotu and James Tweny.
Female Abductees Suffer Reintegration Pain
Women and girls captured by the LRA in northern Uganda struggle to settle back into former villages, while their children, often fathered by rebels, face complete rejection.
Memorials of LRA Conflict Short on Detail
Several monuments built to commemorate lives lost in the 20-year rebel war in northern Uganda are lacking much needed records of events and those who died.
Uganda Witness Protection Under Scrutiny
Experts call for a comprehensive witness protection programme as High Court takes on its first war crimes trial of alleged former Lord’s Resistance Army commander.
Abuse Victims Still Waiting for Damages Payouts
Unpaid compensation awarded to victims of security service excesses prompts concern over government's commitment to criminalise torture.
5,000 War Victims Still Waiting for Pledged Compensation
But activists urge comprehensive reparations programme for all those who suffered in 20-year LRA conflict.
Lack of Clean Water Supplies Thwarts IDP Returns
As internally displaced people head back to their villages, government is criticised for failing to meet demand for basic services.
Widows' Inheritance Struggle
Customary beliefs and a failure to abide by inheritance law in northern Uganda continue to prevent widows acquiring their late husbands’ property.
Opinion Split on Domestic Violence Act
Despite a reported drop in domestic abuse cases since last year's law was passed, experts say there’s a long way to go before it is effectively enforced in northern Uganda.
Washington's LRA Plan Gets Mixed Reaction
Northern Ugandans welcome international support to flush out rebel force, but many still urge peaceful solution to the conflict.