Reported plans between the defense ministers of Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to attack LRA rebels in Garamba Park is generating controversy among war survivors in northern Uganda. Survivors fear that a hasty attack could undermine the progress of peace talks and cause more violence. Yet in an interview with Voice of America, Ugandan army spokesman Major Felix Kulayigye says the rebels have nothing to fear if they really want a lasting peace in northern Uganda. Kulayigye said that the Congolese government is committed to getting rid of negative forces operating on their soil. "And indeed Congo promised that by the 31st of January, if the LRA is still in Congo, then they would take action against them," he said. He denied the plans between both governments would undermine the adjourned peace talks.