Brief: Second Breakthrough in Uganda Peace Talks this Week

KAMPALA, Uganda - Agreement was reached today between the Loards Resistance Army (LRA) and the Ugandan Government. The surprise agreement comes one day after talks broke down and only three days after an agreement between the two groups regarding trials for alleged war criminals was reached. Today’s agreement does not guarantee the LRA all the positions within the government it sought, but LRA members will be able to be considered for diplomatic, military, and government positions.

The peace process in Uganda began in 2006 and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) is expected to be signed next week. Included in the CPA will be a date upon which the LRA will lay down their arms.

BBC News - New breakthrough in Uganda talks - 22 February 2008

allAfrica.com - Uganda: Govt, LRA Sign Another Peace Agreement - 23 February 2008

Impunity Watch - Uganda's Government and LRA Rebels Agree to Special Court for War Crimes - 20 February 2008