The change of heart is amazing

Jul 31, 2003

SIR— I was amazed at the sudden change of heart of the Acholi religious leaders, as shown by their full-page splash in the July 10 New Vision

SIR— I was amazed at the sudden change of heart of the Acholi religious leaders, as shown by their full-page splash in the July 10 New Vision.

For once, they identified the LRA as the perpetrator of the heinous crimes in the north. Compare this with earlier pronouncements that the Government is to blame for all that has happened in Acholiland. I guess the turnabout was caused by:

  • The hostile treatment the Teso leaders showed the LRA terrorists as opposed to the lack of condemnation in Gulu.

  • The LRA’s declared attacks on Catholic parishes.

  • A vain hope to show the outside media who are focussing on Uganda and who know the truth, that the ARLPI are impartial.

  • An attempt to be seen to be on President Bush’s side.

    Pierino Obita,
    Kigumba, Masindi
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