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Use of child soldiers, Conscripting or enlisting children under the age of 15 years into armed forces or groups, or using them to participate actively in hostilities (refer to the so called “Kadogos” of Luwero and in DR Congo);

President Yoweri Museveni shot his way to power in 1986–in this video clip, Museveni states why he believes the use of child soldiers, which Uganda was condemned for by UN reports, is acceptable.

War crimes during the liberation struggle.

Here are some of the few charges;

Acts of terrorism – in Luwero, Gulu, Southern Sudan, Rwanda, and Congo.
Terrorising the civilian population and collective punishments
You can add setting off bombs around Kampala and Jinja some years back.

Murder – Unlawful killings
All the killings of prominent people during the time of Amin, Obote II, Lule, Binaise till now. This has been the work of Museveni and FRONASA. Witnesses are still alive and will pin him.
Extreme violence to life, health and physical or mental well-being of persons, in particular murder

Sexual violence – Rape
In Congo and Gulu (refer to the IDP camps)

Sexual slavery and other forms of sexual violence (DR Congo and Gulu)
Outrages upon personal dignity ( DR Congo and Gulu)

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