- Oct 27, 2009
Recent Lord’s Resistance Army attacks display worrying signs of a more organized, larger, and better-armed rebel force. These developments raise questions about the LRA’s ability to rearm and secure supplies.
- May 12, 2009
Operation Lightning Thunder did not end the threat of the Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, and sparked harsh reprisals by the LRA against civilians in Congo. Given the U.S. role in this operation and its appalling consequences for civilians, the Obama administration now has a responsibility to help finish the job and finally bring an end to the LRA’s devastating reign of death and destruction in central Africa.
- May 12, 2009
Operation Lightning Thunder did not end the threat of the Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, and sparked harsh reprisals by the LRA against civilians in Congo. Given the U.S. role in this operation and its appalling consequences for civilians, the Obama administration now has a responsibility to help finish the job and finally bring an end to the LRA’s devastating reign of death and destruction in central Africa.
- Jan 16, 2009
The U.S supported military offensive against LRA rebels has backfired and must change to stop senseless civilian killing, according to a new report. The U.S. can take swift action to salvage the poorly executed offensive by insisting the operation refocus on apprehending the LRA leadership and stop civilian deaths asserts Enough Project and Resolve Uganda in a joint statement
- May 8, 2008
This paper presents a new strategy to bring an end to the LRA threat in northern Uganda and the surrounding region: the peace strategy must shift from one that relies solely on negotiations to one that develops leverage through military planning, tries to press Kony to make a choice about his future, and pushes forward a development and security strategy that enables northern Ugandans to return voluntarily.
- May 8, 2008
Read our Activist Brief for a brief summary of Enough’s recommendations for a new approach to ending the Lord’s Resistance Army threat in northern Uganda.
- Feb 28, 2008
In the fight to eliminate genocide and crimes against humanity, the world has recently seen the birth of two essential pillars in that foundation: the International Criminal Court and the doctrine of the "Responsibility to Protect," however, the doctrine is currently failing in Darfur, Congo, and Uganda. What does R2P mean in real life, rather than in some fancy UN document?
- Dec 13, 2007
Disorder within the Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, leadership provides an opportunity for negotiators to pursue the conclusion of a deal with LRA leader Joseph Kony. The time to strike—diplomatically—is now.
- Dec 13, 2007
Disorder within the Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, leadership provides an opportunity for negotiators to pursue the conclusion of a deal with LRA leader Joseph Kony. The time to strike diplomatically is now. Read our Activist Brief for a summary of the report and to learn how you can take action now to encourage the U.S. to seize the opportunity to make a deal with Kony and end Africa’s longest-running war.
- Oct 29, 2007
Successful peace talks in Juba require an agreement about how to deal with unpredictable Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, leader Joseph Kony and his top deputies—all indicted by the International Criminal Court, or ICC, for crimes against humanity. Peace with justice for the LRA leadership is ideal, but serious obstacles remain.
- Oct 29, 2007
Successful peace talks in Juba require an agreement about how to deal with unpredictable Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, leader Joseph Kony and his top deputies. Much of the LRA’s senior leadership has been indicted by the International Criminal Court, or ICC, for crimes against humanity. Achieving peace while ensuring accountability for the LRA’s numerous crimes is ideal. Serious obstacles remain to achieving either justice or peace. Read our Activist Brief for more information on how you can encourage your elected officials to take a stand in Juba.
- Aug 7, 2007
The peace process for northern Uganda is faltering. The weak and isolated Lord’s Resistance Army may be primarily interested in using broad agreements on principles as a cover to buy time, build strength, and gain undue legitimacy by re-branding themselves as representatives of marginalized northern Ugandans. The United States has a crucial role to play in helping to create the conditions for peace.
- Aug 7, 2007
The peace process for northern Uganda is faltering. The weak and isolated Lord’s Resistance Army may be primarily interested in using broad agreements on principles as a cover to buy time, build strength, and gain undue legitimacy by re-branding themselves as representatives of marginalized northern Ugandans. The United States has a crucial role to play in helping to create the conditions for peace.
- Jun 1, 2007
There is an unprecedented opportunity now to build on the positive momentum generated by the resumption of the Juba peace process and extension of the cessation of hostilities agreement. Urgent efforts are required by the Ugandan government and the international community to construct an overall peace strategy that has a chance to end this recurring nightmare once and for all.
- Jun 1, 2007
Absent political pressure from concerned American citizens and credible leadership and clear demands from the U.S. Congress, it is unlikely that the Bush administration will significantly step up its involvement in support of peace in northern Uganda.
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