Uganda’s government daily, the New Vision, interviews the Lord’s Resistance Army’s director of operations, who earlier this week made his escape from the infamous rebel group.
OPIYO Makasi, until a month ago director of operations of the LRA, did not look the fierce commander he was known for. Meeting him in an apartment in central Kampala on Friday night, the thin, 32-year-old man seemed nervous and scared. Dressed in a blue shirt, khaki army trousers and sports shoes, he initially avoided eye contact and released little information, until he started talking about his escape and his journey through Congo. It’s the story of an abducted child, trapped for 19 years in a war he didn‘t understand.
New Vision: Is [Kony]then not serious about the peace talks?
Makasi: (Laughs) I doubt if Kony will ever sign a peace agreement… He wants to overthrow the Government and rule Uganda. And he will not settle for less.
