Sand mining stealing life from River Aswa

Sand mining stealing life from River Aswa

If River Aswa were a human being, he would be cursing Mitty Acan, a resident of Ogur Sub-County in Lira district. This is because Acan has discovered what she calls precious sand under the belly of River Moroto, which feeds Aswa with water. As Aswa moves across 15 districts in northern Uganda, it feeds millions of people and animals before pouring into the White Nile. This time-honoured movement of water in the richly endowed Aswa is being ruine…