Previous International Action

While the crisis in northern Uganda is still not the political priority that it should be for our policymakers, there has been some significant progress in recent years in terms of the attention it is receiving in our halls of government. Both the United States government and United Nations have recently addressed the crisis in public statements and resolutions.

Most recent U.S. action:

State Department: U.S. supports peace process, calls for protection of civilians from LRA

The United States condemns the recent LRA attacks on Sudanese Peoples' Liberation Army forces at Nabanga, Sudan, and elsewhere, as well as the LRA's abductions and other abuses of innocent civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and southern Sudan.

U.S. issues statement urging LRA to show commitment to peace by signing FPA

The United States calls on the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) to demonstrate its commitment to a peaceful and permanent resolution of the conflict in northern Uganda by signing the Final Peace Agreement (FPA).

U.S. Urges Signing of Final Peace Agreement for Northern Uganda

In March, 2008, 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.

Most recent U.N. action:

Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Special Envoy Chissano

In December 2007 the Security Council extended the mandate of UN Special Envoy for the LRA-affected areas Joaquim Chissano through December 31st, 2008. Chissano's office was also upgraded from a temporary liaison office to a special political mission.

Press Statement by the President of the Security Council

On November 13, 2007, the President of the Security Council issued a press statement on behalf of the Council in which it expressed support for the ongoing Juba peace process and urged continued improvement in humanitarian conditions in northern Uganda. It also reiterated the Council's desire that those responsible for serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law be brought to justice. The press statement, issued after a briefing to the Council by UN Special Envoy Joaquim Chissano, also expressed strong support for his facilitation role in the peace process.