LRA

From the field Kwoyelo’s trial and Uganda’s search for justice

Civil society organisations working for peace, justice and reconciliation in Uganda have welcomed the trial of former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Colonel, Thomas Kwoyelo for atrocities he allegedly committed during the over two decade LRA insurgency in northern Uganda. Read more >>>

From the field Is the LRA Call for New Peace Talks in Uganda Genuine?

Leaders of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) have allegedly written to the UN Secretary General to revive the stalled Ugandan-LRA peace process, in order to end the 24 years conflicts. Is this letter and request genuine? Are the LRA now committed to a peaceful and direct negotiation to end their rebellion? What challenges will the next phases of peace talks between the LRA and the current government of Uganda face; if talks are to resume, how credible will they be? According to the Ugandan government owned newspaper-the New Vision Monday 13, 2010, “in a September 6 letter, the LRA supporters asked the UN boss to take urgent steps to bring peace talks back on track.” The letter was signed by Justine Labeja who claimed to be acting leader of the LRA peace team. Read more >>>

Commentary LRA in DR Congo

ReliefWeb have added a report, from the Missionary International Service News Agency (MISNA), on the presence of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the Orientale Province. These Uganda rebels are arguably the most notorious of all the fighters currently active in the region; their presence will certainly on heighten the dangers to the local population. Read more >>>