A Ugandan court has sentenced a former commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to 40 years in prison following a landmark war crimes trial. Thomas Kwoyelo was found guilty of 44 charges, including murder, rape, kidnapping and pillaging. Kwoyelo is the first commander from the feared rebel group to be convicted by a Ugandan court.

Uganda Ex-Rebel Thomas Kwoyelo Gets 40-Year Jail Term

The rebels are notorious for mutilating civilians and kidnapping children for use as fighters. They have abducted 350 this year

Lord's Resistance Army rebels kidnap 17 in Central African Republic

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Uganda Ex-Rebel Thomas Kwoyelo Gets 40-Year Jail Term

Lord's Resistance Army rebels kidnap 17 in Central African Republic