Uganda’s Elections and Beyond The upcoming elections demonstrates our progress in a democratic journey. There are existing social barricades and areas of concern that are sad and shocking with horrifying experiences that hurt our collective dreams as a nation. However, denouncing alone is not enough. As AYINET, we look forward to welcoming and working with elected leaders at all levels…
Youth Appeal for Peace in Great Lakes Region https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct1hQNWklbUIn the wake of increasing conflicts in the Great Lakes region, as we witness the indescribable suffering of civilian caught up in conflict. The current situation in South Sudan among other African countries demands that our governments and international communities must reflect on their responsibility to protect. Reinforced by the humanitarian crisis that…
AYINET Pays Respect to Victims of Atiak Massacre 20 April 2015 The African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET), in its continuous identification, support for and cooperation with victims of war, financially supported and attended the Atiak Massacre memorial service that took place on 20 April 2015 at the Olya Primary School, Amuru District. The memorial service is an annual gathering to…
The Barlonyo Memorial Service BACKGROUNDOn February 21, 2004 a massacre was carried out in Barlonyo village, Ogur Sub County in Lira District. The facts of the massacre were as follows: There was Internally Displaced People’s Camp (IDPC) that was guarded and monitored by the government forces. The camp had about 5,000 people. It is said, LRA rebels (approximately 70), attacked…
Victims commemorate lives lost in war As the country woke up to a normal day on 19th May 2004, the victims of Lukodi camp, (Gulu district in northern Uganda) despite the insecurity that was prevailing at that time also woke up to a daily camp routine. On this fateful day, with the UPDF soldiers patrolling the camp, no one could…
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