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Joseph Kony's son escaped his father's militia - now he tells his story - The Story

Joseph Kony's son escaped his father's militia - now he tells his story - The Story

Update: 2025-12-01
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In 2012 Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony went viral thanks to Kony 2012, a documentary about his atrocities. He's been on the run ever since. Today, the son who was groomed to be his father's heir tells his story for the first time.

This podcast contains scenes some listeners may find distressing.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


Guest: Richard Assheton, contributor, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Olivia Case.

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Clips: Channel 4, Clevver News, Kony 2012 / Jason Russell / Invisible Children, Inc., The White House / JosephyKony.ogv

Photo: Richard Assheton for The Sunday Times.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Joseph Kony's son escaped his father's militia - now he tells his story - The Story

Joseph Kony's son escaped his father's militia - now he tells his story - The Story