The people of Uganda, especially Northern Ugandans who have bared the brunt of of NRM created wars with "kony", are very greatful to International Organization such as Oxfam International for their tireless effort in ensuring the world and members of the International Community do not forget the predicament currently facing our fellow citizens. In view of the fact that there are so many International crises ...such as the war in Iraq, the Tsunami disaster in Asia, it is pretty much very easy for the UN and members of the International commuinty to forget the suffering of Millions of in Northern/Eastern Uganda ..and instead divert their attention to Tsunami Relief effort in Asia.
The NRM military dicatorship , should have it's feet, so to say, shoved close to the fire. Ugandans and Citizens of the world Must, as a matter of Humanitarian Concern, demand that the NRM military dictatorship resolve the war in Northern Uganda..and if they failed to do so.. the NRM should be held responsible for the suffering our people are going through!!
MK
UN Must Go Further for People of Northern Uganda
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Oxfam International (Boston)
PRESS RELEASE
January 27, 2005
Posted to the web January 27, 2005
The United Nations Security Council was again today reminded of the continuing humanitarian disaster in Northern Uganda, but failed to send a strong enough signal to the parties to end the violence, said international agency Oxfam.
This lack of political will comes at a crucial stage. Before the recent ceasefire broke down in December, the Ugandan government and the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) were engaged in dialogue for the first time in ten years.
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�The council offered nothing more than a few remarks to the press following the dire picture painted by Jan Egeland on the crisis in Northern Uganda,� said Greg Puley, policy advisor for Oxfam International.
�There is a peace process that could end the suffering of millions of people hanging in the balance. The Council must send an unequivocal message that the violence must stop. This is not a time for half measures.�
Oxfam called on Security Council members to end their longstanding neglect of the war in northern Uganda. An essential first step is to issue a formal presidential statement of support for the current peace process.
Facts and figures
� The Acholi areas of Northern Uganda have suffered from persistent insecurity since the mid 1980s. For nearly 20 years, the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) has waged a civil war against the Government of Uganda. The LRA has targeted the people across Northern Uganda (from Adjumani to Soroti) and in the sub-region, including South Sudan. This has led to massive and persistent disruption, hardship, dislocation and suffering for the people within that region and far beyond. It is now one of Africa's longest running open conflicts and more than 1.5 million people have fled their homes.
� Civil Society Organisations for Peace in Northern Uganda (CSOPNU) is a coalition of about 40 national and international NGOs from across Uganda working together to support a just and lasting peace in the North.
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� CSOPNU has produced reports of major national significance in key thematic areas including: protection of civilians, land rights, protection of children, national identity and the obstacles to peace.
� CSOPNU research showed that the conflict has cost Uganda's national economy at least US$1.33 billion since it started, approximately 3% of GDP or US$100 million annually
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