Daily News Article - October 18, 2011
1. What is the LRA? - Where/when did it first emerge? Where are they now?
2. Why is President Obama sending a military group of trainers and advisers to four African countries?
3. a) How many troops are being sent to Uganda, South Sudan, the CAR and DRC?
b) What will the troops do there? (what is their mission?)
4. a) Why do the reporters think the military mission in Africa needs to be limited?
b) In what other African Countries is the U.S. currently conducting military missions?
5. How is this new mission different from the others currently being conducted in Africa?
6. Over the past 3 years, how much money has the U.S. given to Uganda People Defense Force's efforts to defeat the LRA?
7. Why was a previous attempt in 2008 to capture LRA leader Joseph Kony unsuccessful?