Uganda

New Statement from Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiatve

This month, the Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative released another report, urging all parties involved in the LRA…

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Climate Change: What About the Displaced?

Already, as a result of climate change, at least 18 islands have been submerged worldwide. These include…

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Update on Northern Uganda/LRA Bill

Thanks again to everyone who signed our online petition earlier this year regarding the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Disarmament…

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AFJN Opposes Military Language in Northern Uganda Bill

A few weeks ago, two of AFJN’s core issues – AFRICOM and northern Uganda – came together…

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AFRICOM Fails Its First Test

As one of its principal missions, AFRICOM states (africom.mil/AboutAFRICOM.asp) that it will offer “the kind of support that…

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Declaration of Religous Summit on LRA Issue

Last week, Caritas reported on the first-ever gathering of religious leaders from the numerous communities affected by the continued…

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Resolve Uganda Interviews Congolese Religious Leader About Recent LRA Abductions

Paul Ronan, Senior Policy Analyst at Resolve Uganda, conducted an interview with Fr. Benoit Kinalegu on October…

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Congress Challenges AFRICOM

Congress is finally taking up its constitutionally mandated duties of oversight and responsible budgeting – at least…

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Where Research and Outreach Intersect

Two hundred and fifty Notre Dame Students attended a one-day student-led symposium on human development studies at…

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AFRICOM Gains National Attention and Skepticism; AFJN Takes a Firm Stance

Over the last few weeks, AFRICOM has appeared in several major media outlets. Until now, there has…

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AFJN Discusses Restorative Justice with Bigombe

On October 4th, AFJN Staff and Interns met with Betty Bigombe to discuss restorative justice. Bigombe, currently…

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Ugandan President Museveni Labels Contracting HIV Treason

On September 24, President Museveni of Uganda was addressing officials from 12 Ugandan universities in Kampala when…

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Reconsidering Methods of Peacebuilding in Africa

Within the field of conflict resolution and peacebuilding, there exists a question of how present the international…

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“Former Teen Soldier Asks U.S. to Help Work for Peace in Uganda”

“Former Teen Soldier Asks U.S. to Help Work for Peace in Uganda”  Catholic News Service article about…

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“Americans Urge Bush Over LRA”

“Americans Urge Bush Over LRA” Ugandan New Vision article about AFJN petition on northern Uganda

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Children are Targets of Violence in Northern Uganda

People of Uganda, a country in eastern Africa, have experienced a troubled political history. Current President Yoweri…

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“Student experiences Ugandan civil war firsthand”

“Student experiences Ugandan civil war firsthand” George Washington University Hatchet newspaper article on Uganda-CAN’s Jackie Burgess

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“Government Can End Kony War If It So Wishes”

“Government Can End Kony War If It So Wishes” Feature Op/Ed by Quaranto and Poffenberger in The New…

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“U.S. Blamed for continuing Uganda strife”

“U.S. Blamed for continuing Uganda strife”News Article in Oklahoma’s Joplin Independent

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Kony anti-war pressure group formed in the US

Kony anti-war pressure group formed in the US The Monitor

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