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Lord’s Resistance Army
For more than 20 years the people of central Africa have suffered attacks from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel group responsible for widespread human rights abuses. Since 2008, they have killed over 2,300 people and abducted over 3,000 – and the numbers are increasing.
News Feeds
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With top LRA commander out of the picture, what next?
Resolve Blog | 16/05/2012 14:41pm |
Caesar Achellam, one of Kony’s top commanders in the LRA, is now in the custody of Ugandan forces. News of his capture (or defection) spread around the world. But what does Acellam's exit from the battlefield really mean? More
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When young people act, senators listen
Resolve Blog | 10/05/2012 20:12pm |
When it comes to getting things done in Washington, one of the keys is to have strong champions in Congress. More
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A Fellow’s bragging rights
Resolve Blog | 10/05/2012 17:46pm |
Go ahead and say it: “You’re a nerd, Becky.” It’s true. I sit in a Washington D.C. office each day where my sole job is to call and email constituents all over the country, encouraging them to participate in lobby meetings with their members... More
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Kony receiving support from Sudan, say Ugandan officials
Resolve Blog | 04/05/2012 16:42pm |
Ugandan officials have recently claimed that the Sudanese government has resumed support for the LRA. More
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LRA attacks spike in Central African Republic Republic
Resolve Blog | 04/05/2012 14:39pm |
According to Human Rights Watch, there has been a sharp increase in LRA attacks in the Central African Republic (CAR) since the beginning of the year. More
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Leaders across LRA-affected communities issue call for global solidarity
Resolve Blog | 03/05/2012 21:48pm |
A coalition of civil society leaders representing communities from across LRA-affected parts of central Africa released a call for action from around the world to help end the violence. More
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American press reports from central Africa on US efforts to help find Kony and stop LRA violence
Resolve Blog | 30/04/2012 19:24pm |
The Washington Post, New York Times, and Associated Press, among many others, reported recently from central Africa about U.S. efforts to help end LRA violence. More
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President Obama announces U.S. advisers will stay
Resolve Blog | 24/04/2012 22:35pm |
In a major speech, President Obama announced that he was extending the deployment of U.S. advisers in central Africa working to help regional governments protect civilians from LRA attacks. More
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Congress invites activists to join LRA hearing via Twitter
Resolve Blog | 24/04/2012 21:04pm |
On April 25th, the House Foreign Affairs Committee is holding hearing on the LRA and other sources of instability in Africa. What's extra special about this hearing is that you get to participate! More
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Congress Continues to Respond to Kony 2012
Resolve Blog | 24/04/2012 00:19am |
There was a flurry of activity in Washington D.C. last week as Congressional leaders continued to respond to the Kony 2012 campaign. Here are some of the major highlights. More