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Obama’s Strategy: Uganda, CAR, Congo & More
This week, President Obama announced the U.S. strategy to protect civilians in east and central Africa, remove Joseph Kony and his commanders, promote LRA defections and reintegrate fighters, and provide humanitarian support to affected communities. »
Next Week, Obama Likely to Announce LRA Strategy
Next week, President Obama is expected to announce his strategy to stop the LRA in east and central Africa, after signing the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act last May. »
Acholi Leaders Worry New Bill Could Lead to Direct U.S. Military Attacks
President Obama has 174 days to come up with a strategy to disarm the LRA, and support reconstruction efforts in northern Uganda. Acholi leaders worry the bill might authorize more direct U.S. military attacks against the LRA, which could destabilize the region. »
Obama Signs LRA and Northern Uganda Recovery Act
Late yesterday afternoon, President Obama signed the Lord's Resistance Army and Northern Uganda Recovery Act, which requires Obama in the next 180 days to come up with a focused strategy to defeat the LRA. The bill will also provide $10 million a year in aid to reconciliation efforts in Uganda. »
