On May 19, 2004 100 LRA rebels attacked the small village (1000 people) of Lukodi. They believed that one rebel had been killed by the soldiers in Lukodi a few months before, so they came for revenge. (Our friend Jackie (pictured and former child soldier) told us this story yesterday). So in the battle, the soldiers ran away, the LRA surrounded the village and burnt down every hut. Over 60 people were killed, with many burnt to death in their huts. We were on sacred ground in the picture. Many died horribly here. But we also are in a place where the villagers now have their land back and are beginning to rebuild their lives and this village one again. James and Calvin (shown) both lost families in the raid.
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