In Precarious Position, Peace Talks in Juba Resume Today
Amidst accusations against both sides of violations of the August 26 cessation of hostilities agreement, negotiations between the government of Uganda and the LRA resumed today. Ugandan government officials have accused LRA leader Joseph Kony of ordering his commanders to leave the ceasefire zones, and have reported that up to 1000 LRA forces have moved out of the zones in violation of the ceasefire agreement. This came on the heels of LRA accusations that Ugandan military forces were deploying around the zones, ostensibly preparing to attack LRA positions.
Southern Sudanese President Salva Kiir met today with both sides to plead for talks to resume, which they consequently have done. Yet it is unclear whether the violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement will precipitate and end to negotiations and return to violence. Northern Ugandan leaders and Sudanese mediators have requested for international support in monitoring the ceasefire, building trust, and holding parties accountable to the talks, but there has as yet been little response.
Join Uganda-CAN's October 10th Call-In to Congress to get the U.S. government to support these negotiations!
Southern Sudanese President Salva Kiir met today with both sides to plead for talks to resume, which they consequently have done. Yet it is unclear whether the violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement will precipitate and end to negotiations and return to violence. Northern Ugandan leaders and Sudanese mediators have requested for international support in monitoring the ceasefire, building trust, and holding parties accountable to the talks, but there has as yet been little response.
Join Uganda-CAN's October 10th Call-In to Congress to get the U.S. government to support these negotiations!