Land disputes, GBV pose a challenge among Arua residents – NTV Uganda

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has held a Baraza in Arua to address concerns surrounding gender-based violence, land-related crimes and the rights of refugees. Lino Anguzu noted that the justice system is struggling to meet the needs and address the concerns of communities affected by land conflicts in the West Nile region. According to Richard Muhereza, the West Nile Regional Director of Public Prosecutions, 201 of the 355 cases committed and awaiting trial at the High Court are related to gender-based violence. He added…