Justice Without a Defendant? Kony’s Trial Set, But the Warlord Is Nowhere to Be Found

Thirteen years ago, the viral “Kony 2012” video by Invisible Children catapulted Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony into the Western spotlight, exposing the horrific crimes of his LRA through haunting footage and heartbreaking testimonies.

Despite a U.S. Special Forces mission underway at the same time to capture him, to the tune of $1 billion in American tax dollars, the accused war criminal is at large in the African bush — less powerful, but still free.

We break down what happened, and where he is most likely hiding.