This Briefing Paper - the Analysis of the Validity and Applicability of the Juba Agreement in the Absence of a Signature on the Final Peace Agreement is meant to facilitate sustained discussions and engagement by policy makers and other stakeholders to work towards the implementation of the peace agreements signed between the Government of Uganda (GoU) and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in Juba so far. The brief covers a general overview of the process - referred to as ‘the Juba Peace Initiative (JPI)’; the description of the Agenda Items that guided the process, and the content of the Agreements that were signed in the process. This brief also outlines provisions of the Agreements which can be implemented pending the signing of the Final Peace Agreement (FPA) and concludes with the practical steps to be taken for implementation of the Juba Agreements. read more...

Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) for Northern Uganda Simplified version (English) (Jul 08):   The Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda (PRDP) is a three year (2008 – 2010) plan by the Government of Uganda (GoU) to rebuild and rehabilitate northern Uganda following the end or hostilities between the Government and the LRA. The plan will cost UGX 1,091,734,734,297/= or US $606,517,297. read more...

Learning from Past Experience; Designing a Better Future: DDRR in Northern Uganda (May 08):   The research commissioned by Civil Society Organisations for peace in Northern Uganda (CSOPNU), a coalition of 78 local and international civil society organizations working towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Northern Uganda was undertaken in February and March of 2008.  The research was commissioned to act as a contribution to the discussions and agreements on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) for ex-LRA combatants, and to provide lessons learned and recommendations for implementation of DDR in Uganda. read more...

CSOPNU Agenda III Consultation Report Oct 07:   Notwithstanding the concerns that are unique to the different sub-regions, there were positions agreed upon by all the four sub-regions consulted. First of all, there was agreement that all those who committed war crimes and crimes against humanity (LRA and Government) must be held accountable and should take responsibility for their actions. However, they were of the view that accountability and admission of responsibility should be made in public and preferably within the communities where the crimes were committed. A few preferred formal court proceeding against all those accused of war crimes and capital offences. read more...

The Impact of Armed conflict on Children in Northern Uganda Mar 07:   Study findings reveal that both the LRA conflicts and cattle rustling have led to gross suffering of the civilian population. In both Northern and North–Eastern Uganda the physical, social and economic costs of conflicts have impacted negatively on the lives of communities, limiting their access to services and their ability to take advantage of Uganda’s development to live their lives to their full potential. Wanton killings, abduction, sexual abuse and displacement characterise these sub-regions. read more...

Counting the Cost of Conflict in NU March 2006

Perception of Ugandans on National Identity (2005)

Land Matters in Displacement (December 2004),

No Where to Hide (December 2004)

Peace Initiatives Review Northern Uganda 2003

Economic Cost of the Conflict (2002)

Amnesty_Review_Uganda 2002