Türk emphasized the fact that gross human rights violations are still taking place in the country and may even be crimes against humanity that demand accountability through the International Criminal Court and universal jurisdiction.
The Karamoja Cultural Festival started eight years ago with this event making its ninth year, the reason it is called the 9th edition. The cultural event aims at preserving peace and unity among the Karamajong, Turkana, Pokot, Dodoth, Jie, Nyangatom, and other tribes as Ateker to promote cultural diversity.