Gulu district wants all children's "night commuter" shelters to close within one month. This decision follows reports that the number of "night commuters" in the town has dropped from 15,000 in May 2006 to less than 500 last month. The fall is attributed to the improved security situation in northern Uganda, directly related to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement established by the parties at the Juba peace talks. Read more at The New Vision.

UNICEF, other United Nations agencies, the Ugandan government and civil society organizations launched a campaign today to improve primary-school enrollment in the Lango sub-region of northern Uganda. This event is part of a national campaign to accelerate enrollment, retention and completion by boys and girls, with a particular focus on the conflict-affected northern and northeastern parts of the country. The latest data from the Ministry of Education and Sports indicates that in the Lango sub-region, less than 50% of the children enter primary school at the officially prescribed age of six. Of those who do enroll in school, relatively few (50% or less) complete the first cycle of schooling. Read more at UNICEF.org.