End War in Uganda
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UN Security Council Passes Statement Welcoming Juba Talks |
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Thursday, 23 November 2006 |
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On Thursday, the 15 members of the UN Security
Council passed
a statement that says the the Council "welcomes
efforts aimed at bringing an end to the long-running
conflict in northern Uganda, and is following
closely the Juba talks process." Though not a
definitive statement of support, this shows that the
Security Council realizes the stakes and
opportunities of these peace talks. The Security
Council urges the peace process to be "completed
expeditiously."
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Museveni Says ICC Indictments Will Stay Until Peace Agreement Signed |
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Saturday, 28 October 2006 |
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President
Museveni has insisted that the International Criminal Court (ICC) should
maintain its arrest warrants against LRA top commanders until a peace agreement
is signed. "The ICC is actually very good for us (Uganda) because it makes
the terrorists (rebels) come up to seek peace and end impunity. ICC was created
to fight impunity," Museveni said at the general meeting of the East
African Law Society.
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Northern Uganda Lobby Day Major Success |
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Thursday, 26 October 2006 |
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Over 700 activists from 40 states traveled to Washington,
D.C. on October 11-12, 2006 for the Northern Uganda Lobby Day and
Symposium. On the first day, participants
heard from experts about the causes, history, humanitarian costs, and future of
the conflict 20-year conflict in Northern Uganda. Participants then used this information to
lobby Congressional Staffers about the need for U.S.
support for the Juba Peace Process and humanitarian assistance. Africa Faith and Justice Network, the primary
organizer of the event, encourages its members to continue lobbying their
Congressional representatives on these issues as we move towards peace in Northern
Uganda. For more information
about the Lobby Days, read the full story in The
Washington Post .
Photos will be available at www.ugandalobbyday.com .
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