Did we stop Kony?
Both the United States and Uganda ended the hunt for Kony and the LRA, believing that the LRA was no longer a significant security risk to Uganda….
| Joseph Kony | |
|---|---|
| Born | Likely 1961 (age 60–61) Odek, Uganda Protectorate |
| Citizenship | Ugandan |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Children | 42 (as of 2006) |
Where is Kony today?
Kony’s whereabouts are currently unknown. For some time he was thought to be hiding in the border region of Kafia Kingi, between Sudan and South Sudan. US agents, UN soldiers, an African Union task force and members of federal armies in countries where the LRA is active are all searching for the rebel leader.
Where did the money from Kony 2012 go?
The group is very open about where the money goes. According to their financial statements, 20% is spent on management expenses and overhead. Last year $1.7 million were spent on travel, $3. 8 million were used for the film, advocacy and spreading their message and $3.3 million went to programs in Central Africa.
What happened to cony 2012?
The film’s purpose was to make Ugandan cult leader, war criminal, and ICC fugitive Joseph Kony globally known in order to have him arrested by the end of 2012. The film was released on March 5, 2012, and spread virally, and the campaign was initially supported by various celebrities….
| KONY 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
Does the Lord’s Resistance Army still exist?
The Lord’s Resistance Army is a Ugandan rebel group currently operating in the border region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Central African Republic (CAR), and South Sudan.
What happened to Kony 2012?
Are there still child armies in Africa?
The majority of child soldiers are forcibly recruited either through abduction, conscription, coercion, or by being born into an armed group. However, there are still child soldiers that join armed groups of their own volition.
How many wives did Joseph Kony have?
Kony is thought to have between 50 – 100 “wives” While it is nearly impossible to verify an exact number, it is widely cited that Kony has anywhere from 50 – 100 wives, all of whom have been abducted by the LRA and forced into a life of sexual slavery by Kony and his top commanders.
When did the Lord’s Resistance Army end?
This went on for many years until the LRA was largely expelled from Uganda by the end 2006 and then became a problem for nearby countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).