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Central Africa:
Security Council Condemns 'War Crimes' Committed By Lord's Resistance Army
UN News, 25 November 2013
Reiterating its strong condemnation of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and its use of children in armed conflict, the Security Council… Read more »
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Central African Republic:
Questions Raised About Kony's Intentions as Desire for Surrender Reported
VOA, 22 November 2013
A spokesman for Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia said the president has been in touch with fugitive warlord Joseph Kony, and that Kony is ready to surrender. U.S.… Read more »
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Central Africa:
Uganda Welcomes Kony Surrender but Will Not Protect Him From the ICC
Sudan Tribune, 21 November 2013
Uganda's military on Thursday welcomed reports of negotiations on possible surrender of the leader of the rebel Lords Resistance Army (LRA) but cautioned it will not be able to… Read more »
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Central Africa:
CAR Authorities "In Contact" With Wanted Rebel Chief Joseph Kony
Hirondelle, 21 November 2013
Authorities in the Central African Republic have been in contact with Lords Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony over a possible surrender, according to media reports. Read more »
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Uganda:
Anti-LRA Petition Handed to Uganda's Parliament
Sudan Tribune, 20 November 2013
An anti-Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) petition was on Wednesday handed to Uganda's parliament, with regional governments and the international community urged to do more to end the… Read more »
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Cameroon:
President Djotodia Writes to Paul Biya
Cameroon Tribune, 21 November 2013
Prime Minister Philemon Yang on Wednesday November 20,2013 received the message for onward transmission. Read more »
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Central African Republic:
Rights Activist Calls for UN Peacekeepers
HRW, 19 November 2013
The Human Rights Watch United Nations Director gives testimony before the U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International… Read more »
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Central Africa:
Top UN Envoy Calls for Action on CAR, Kony, Piracy
UN, 20 November 2013
A sustained international focus was needed to eradicate the multitude of threats that had blighted Central Africa for years -- from the security crisis in the Central African… Read more »
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Cameroon:
CAR Envoy Appeals for Help in Cameroon
VOA, 21 November 2013
Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia has dispatched special envoys to neighboring countries to make a plea for assistance in stabilizing the country. Read more »