Another Peace Update

Though it has been a long time since my last post, not much has changed with the peace process in Northern Uganda. Joseph Kony is still hiding out; reports are still flying in about more abductions in the Central African Republic, the Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo; the Ugandan Government has all but abandoned the peace process with Kony (they won't pursue any more negotiations until he physically appears in Ri-Kwangba); and the International Criminal Court has firmed its stance that Kony must be arrested. To complicate matters more, the government of Uganda and the United Nations in the DRC have threatened military action against Kony on the LRA (who's estimated numbers seem to have grown to 1,200 +). There is still a small thread of hope (though it seems to be fraying quickly) as a group of Acholi elders is set to meet with Kony this weekend (May 10th) to discuss arrangements for a formal meeting with the Ugandan government and it appears that several of Kony's top leaders are pushing for him to sign the agreement. You can read more about the situation by going to the Peace and Conflict Updates on the Invisible Children website, or you can check out the following articles:

Government Sets Terms for Kony Deal
Uganda: Kony was Defeated, Says Musevini
Uganda Rebels Say Kony Will Meet Mediators
Uganda: LRA Top Officers Put Kony Under Pressure to Sign, Says RDC Ochora
ICC Chief Prosecutor Talks Tough