Fellow citizens: reading the comments of some of the so called MPs, one is left reassured that we still have some good brains out there... yet at the some time, one can surely point out that we still do have some unpatriotics so called MPs who rae devoid of engaging in CRITICAL ANALYSIS... that is the sad fact of the matter..indeed with such MP's i would not be surprise inf the wars in Northern and eastern Uganda do NOT go on for yet another ten years!!
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Uganda: To Talk Or Not To Talk Peace; MPs Speak Out On Juba Talks
(Page 2 of 2) Mr Felix Okot Ogong (Dokolo)
The insecurity that has been raging on in
northern Uganda was caused by mainly two factors, one internal and the other external. The external factor being the insecurity in southern Sudan, which was strengthening Kony. Now that we have security in southern Sudan, there is no way Kony is going to survive. The peace talks are the last chance for Kony to survive. If he misuses it, then he won't be able to survive.
A lot can be achieved for the peace talks. However, the country should not give Kony the chance to turn from a military force to a political force, from an indicted terrorist to a holy politician propagating the interests of the north.
Prof. Morris Ogenga Latigo (Agago)
The dialogue for peace is a process that can be protracted and discouraging. But now that we have formal representatives from both sides, unlike in the past, it is good.
In this particular peace talks, there
are many steps forward. It might be that peace will come now and there is still a possibility of a break down.
We have a saying in Acholi that when you go to hunt you must throw a stone in the bushes to know the character of the bush before hunting.
This is what the opening statements of the LRA are about; they can be very provocative so as to test the other group. This defines the strategies of peace talks.
Mr Frank Tumwebaze (Kamwenge)
The government of Uganda is serious and has always been serious about the peace talks. But so far, the picture shown by the LRA negotiators is very disappointing.
They are being insensitive and insolent to the people of Uganda; they have shown no sign of remorse over the crimes they committed and that makes me sceptical. I think he (Kony) is trying to use such tactics to
reorganise. I think the government allowed the peace talks so as not to give him an excuse. ICC should give him the chance now but if he misuses it, then the charges can be returned.
Like the President said, we have used all the options. As for ICC, we cannot arrest him because he is not in our territory, so we have to go for peace talks.
Mr Steven Kaliba (Fort Portal Municipality)
I think this time something will come out of these talks. But with or without the peace talks, Uganda will remain peaceful because we have already defeated Kony. We are just fulfilling our obligation to the world by talking peace. It's not a matter of life and death, that if the peace talks do not succeed then Uganda will go back into unrest. I am very optimistic that they will go through, but there is no cause for worry if they don't.
Mr Okello Okello
(Chua)
Everyone in this country should have hope; I think it is silly for anyone to think that the peace talks will not succeed. Ugandans should have hope and everyone should portray that. This is the time for peace. I don't care what the LRA said in its statement. The government is committed to the peace talks.
Mr Hillary Onek (Lamwo)
Am very optimistic that this time around, the peace talks will bring peace. By making those statements, they (LRA) are just bargaining because they know that now, they cannot succeed militarily.
But whatever the consequence, our security as a country will remain good. My only worry would be the people in northern Uganda.
Ms Karooro Okurut (Bushenyi)
I am hoping that it will work out, but when the LRA starts saying that the UPDF
should be disbanded, then I develop fear. Are they really serious about these talks? They should rethink their strategy if they want the peace talks to succeed.
Ms Alice Alaso (Soroti)
As FDC, we are supporting every effort to stop the humanitarian situation in the north. We have been urging government to do this because this wasn't the first and won't be the last conflict.
However, we want broad representation of this nation in the peace talks. People like the local leaders of Acholi and Iteso are being excluded.
As a political party, this is also our country and these peace talks should include both the local and national leaders.
The bottom line is that both sides should be realistic in their demands to make things more impartial.
Kabakumba Matsiko (Bujenje)
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I pray that the peace talks succeed so that people in northern Uganda can live normally again. Both sides should be patient and listen to each other and LRA should not make unrealistic demands on the government.
Mr Nabeta Igeme (Jinja Municipality East)
It is a good process and I hope we get something out of it. This is just the beginning, regardless of what they are both saying. It is a good start. Both should use this opportunity to reach an understanding in the future.
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