The U.S. State Department has issued a major press statement urging the Ugandan government and LRA to sign the Final Peace Agreement to end their 22-year war. The statement further says, "As an observing party, we intend to participate fully in the proposed Oversight Forum, which would be formed to assist with implementation of the agreements. We will continue collaboration with the Government of Uganda to provide development support for northern Uganda and demobilization, disarmament, and resettlement assistance for ex-combatants." As the parties feud over the signing of the agreement, U.S. commitment to respect and help implement the FPA should be a boost of confidence. Read the full statement here.