source: URN (Uganda)
actor1: Rioters (Uganda)
actor2: Civilians (Uganda)
location: Akobi
notes: Around 15 October 2020, an elderly woman was tortured by youth from the Kopir clan of the Acholi, after their chief accused the lady of practicing witchcraft. The youth then stole food from her house. The event occurred at Wang Lango village in Akobi parish (Kitgum district). The victim was then deposited at a police station, with police saying they intend to prosecute the attackers. [size=no report] [women targeted: accused of witchcraft/sorcery]