Earlier today, Daniel visited Lauben in his home village.  Lauben has been released from the hospital but is going for regular check-ins related to his acid burns.  Doctors are concerned about his liver and kidney function.  Learn more here by watching Daniel's video with Lauben.

Lauben was attacked by his brother over land ownership issues.  Our research shows that cases like these (family disputes over land ownership) make up approximately 11% of acid attacks in Uganda.  

When Daniel visited with Lauben and his family, he learned that, "About the case, everything has stalled since the attackers had run away.  The police are still doing investigations."  Daniel also spoke to Lauben's family members about what a law against acid attacks in Uganda would mean to them.  According to Daniel, "Even though it is the brother to Lauben that committed this act, Lauben's family is willing to put his brother and his accomplice in jail for the rest of his life.  Unfortunately, it might not be possible since our laws are vague.  They want a strong law to curb this.  They want such people to serve long sentences to give an example to others who would wish to do the same."  

Please leave a message of support for Lauben and his family here. Additional videos from Daniel's visit are also uploaded on this page.