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'Multiple challenges in hunt for Ugandan warlord Kony'

An advocacy group says the hunt for the African warlord Joseph Kony is hopeless without more troops and urges American forces to "play a more operational role" on the ground.

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FP Archives|Nov 09, 2012, 15:39:31 IST

Kampala: An advocacy group says the hunt for the African warlord Joseph Kony is hopeless without more troops and urges American forces to "play a more operational role" on the ground.[caption id="attachment_520644" align="alignleft" width="380"] A file pic of members of Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony's army. AP[/caption]The US-based Enough Project said in a report released on Friday that the fight against the Lord's Resistance Army is not going well partly because Ugandan soldiers in central Africa face multiple logistical and intelligence challenges that limit their ability to locate the rebels.President Barack Obama roughly a year ago sent 100 US Special Forces troops to help regional governments eliminate Kony, an accused war criminal, and other LRA commanders, but they only play an advisory role. About 2,500 African Union troops led by Uganda are involved in the manhunt.AP

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First Published:Nov 09, 2012, 15:39:31 IST
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