In Brief
Feb 21, 2008
Minister Eriyo warns IDPs <br>Amuru<br>The state minister for environment, Jessica Eriyo, has warned internally displaced persons (IDPs) against building permanent houses in forest reserves. However, she added that the Government would not evict them from the forest until the LRA insurgency is ove
Minister Eriyo warns IDPs
Amuru
The state minister for environment, Jessica Eriyo, has warned internally displaced persons (IDPs) against building permanent houses in forest reserves. However, she added that the Government would not evict them from the forest until the LRA insurgency is over. Eriyo was addressing locals at Wiceri camp in Amuru sub-county.
Elephants attack lady
Moyo
A woman was attacked by elephants in Dufile sub-county. The area Uganda Wildlife Authority chief, Walter Odokorwot, said the incident happened in Pa-anjala village at a landing site mostly used by Sudanese coming to Uganda via Moyo. “The woman provoked the elephants,†Odokorwot said. The animals cross from Sudan through the landing site in search of grass and fruits.
Amuru
The state minister for environment, Jessica Eriyo, has warned internally displaced persons (IDPs) against building permanent houses in forest reserves. However, she added that the Government would not evict them from the forest until the LRA insurgency is over. Eriyo was addressing locals at Wiceri camp in Amuru sub-county.
Elephants attack lady
Moyo
A woman was attacked by elephants in Dufile sub-county. The area Uganda Wildlife Authority chief, Walter Odokorwot, said the incident happened in Pa-anjala village at a landing site mostly used by Sudanese coming to Uganda via Moyo. “The woman provoked the elephants,†Odokorwot said. The animals cross from Sudan through the landing site in search of grass and fruits.