Continued uncertainty over security in the region is causing IDPs to delay their return to their original villages. Earlier this year, the government set a deadline of 31 December for all IDPs to vacate the camps that have been set up during the 20-year period of war. Yet, the IDPs remain unmoved. "People here are still not moving, not leaving the camps. They are thinking about it, planning to do it eventually," a camp leader at Acholibur, Pader District, said. "Everyone is tired of staying in the camps, but people aren't sure of these peace talks. This is not the first time the rebels talk about peace and nothing changes." In addition, the enormity and complexity of the task to send IDPs home means that the process can only move at a snail's pace. For example, IDPs remain concerned about protection of their rights to land. 2007 could bring better fortunes for IDPs, but it remains too early to tell. Read more at Reuters AlertNet.