VOICED : CAR fight LRA militia using radio waves

The video discusses the use of HF and FM radios by village elders to alert authorities about attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). It highlights the role of communication in conflict zones, the impact of community radios in reintegrating defectors, and personal stories of escape. Despite efforts, challenges remain as the LRA continues to kidnap people, with numbers increasing significantly.

What is the primary purpose of the radios provided to village elders by the organization Visible Children?

• To broadcast weather updates

• To communicate with other villages for trade

• To play music for entertainment

• To alert authorities in case of attacks

Which forces are involved in fighting the Lord's Resistance Army?

• The Ugandan contingent, American Special Forces, and the National Army

• The United Nations Peacekeeping Forces

• The European Union Task Force

• The African Union Civilian Task Force

What challenge do communities face without communication during LRA attacks?

• They cannot receive food supplies

• They cannot celebrate festivals

• They become isolated and vulnerable

• They lose access to education

How do community radio messages help LRA combatants?

• By offering them financial incentives

• By providing them with military strategies

• By encouraging them to defect and reintegrate into society

• By teaching them new languages

What ongoing challenge is highlighted in the final section regarding the LRA?

• The shortage of educational facilities

• The spread of diseases in the region

• The high number of kidnappings by the LRA

• The lack of food in affected areas