Jungle horror: A survivor of Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army tells his story

This article focuses on the tragic life story of Ocitti "David" Okech, a victim of Joseph Kony and the Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The article begins with the emotional events of Okech's past, describing in detail some of the horrible acts of violence and oppression that the LRA uses to keep fear within the Ugandan population. The reporter, Perry Chiaramonte, then brings in some fact based claims about the LRA in general, bringing to light their grip on Uganda. He discloses that the followers of Joseph Kony see him as a prophet. Kony abuses this to seem untouchable and ultimately all powerful. Although Okech seemed to have lost all hope, he managed to escape the LRA, attend Gulu University in Uganda, and now lives in the US, spreading the message of the horror occurring in Uganda. This article serves as a message of hope and optimism, despite the heavy and horrific beginning. Let Ocitti Okech be a role model for people who feel trapped.