About
Joseph Kony is a Ugandan militant and warlord, infamous for founding the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA is a designated terrorist group by the United Nations Peacekeepers, the European Union, and various governments. Kony's leadership has been characterized by extreme violence and the abduction of children, who are then forced to become soldiers or sex slaves. He remains a fugitive from international justice, wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Career Timeline
Founds Lord's Resistance Army
Established the LRA to overthrow the Ugandan government.
Begins Child Abductions
LRA started abducting children for use as soldiers and slaves.
Indicted by ICC
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for war crimes.
Kony 2012 Campaign
Viral video raises awareness but fails to capture him.
LRA Influence Declines
LRA's power diminished due to military operations and defections.
Fugitive Status
Remains at large, wanted for war crimes, his organization in tatters.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026