Uganda's state minister Oryem Okello welcomes ICC Kony hearing but calls it symbolic

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 10 Sep 2025 Severity: 1/5

Henry Oryem Okello, state minister for foreign affairs (international cooperation), told Xinhua that Uganda welcomed the ICC hearing against Joseph Kony. He said the proceedings were symbolic and that justice for victims would only come once Kony is arrested, tried and jailed.

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The Independent 11 Sep 2025

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