Uganda: North Elders, LRA Discuss Justice

Kampala — LRA envoys on Tuesday met elders and leaders of the war-affected northern region and government officials to discuss the stalled peace talks. The major issues on the table were the traditional justice system (mato oput) and the special division of High Court to be set up to try the rebels for war crimes.

The mato oput and the special court are provided for in the accountability and reconciliation aspect which forms part of the final peace agreement expected to be signed by the Government and the LRA.

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