The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) in northern Uganda were reportedly on high alert on Christmas yesterday as the war-affected region celebrated Christmas. "We have increased our border and security alertness in northern Uganda during this festive season in case of any unforeseen circumstances," regional army spokesman Lt. Kakurungu said yesterday. These deployments follow recent intelligence reports that the LRA rebels were planning to cause havoc in the war-affected region. Gulu RDC Walter Ochora told the media last week in Gulu that LRA leader Joseph Kony was planning to wage a fresh military offensive. However, Ochora's sources and claims have not been confirmed. Read more at The Monitor.