Identifier
Created
Classification
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06KHARTOUM2224
2006-09-14 12:23:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Khartoum
Cable title:
LRA: UN Plans Regional Assistance, Talks Stall on ICC
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UNCLAS KHARTOUM 002224
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV MOPS UN UG SU
SUBJECT: LRA: UN Plans Regional Assistance, Talks Stall on ICC
Ref: Khartoum 02161
UNCLAS KHARTOUM 002224
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV MOPS UN UG SU
SUBJECT: LRA: UN Plans Regional Assistance, Talks Stall on ICC
Ref: Khartoum 02161
1. As members of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) move in greater
numbers to their two rally points, the UN has begun planning for
increased humanitarian aid in these areas. Due to instability
caused by the LRA, there has been little assistance in the region
surrounding Ri-Kwangba outside of Nbanga in Western Equatoria and
Owiny-ki-Bul outside of Parajok in Eastern Equatoria. The UN wants
to use the calm surrounding the cessation of hostilities to begin
services to these neglected areas, and to help allay the residents'
fears regarding their new neighbors.
2. The UN is also hoping it will be able to separate the
vulnerables and non-combatants from the LRA force once it assembles,
although LRA leader Joseph Kony has indicated this is unlikely.
There are currently reports of nearly 400 LRA members approaching
Owiny-ki-Bul, and fighters have already started to assemble in
Ri-Kwangba. The UN expects a total of 1500 LRA members to go to
Owiny-ki-bul, and another 500 to travel to Ri-Kwangba.
3. Meanwhile, talks have stalled over a demand by LRA commander
Vincent Otti to address immediately the issue of the International
Criminal Court (ICC) indictments. The talks had been set to discuss
the second agenda item, which covers comprehensive solutions to
social inequities. LRA negotiators also protested the arrival of
two maimed LRA victims at the talks. Earlier, Gulu District
Chairman Norbert Mao had told Embassy Officials that he brought the
victims -- one missing a hand and the other missing her lips --
because they had a message of reconciliation that he thought would
encourage the peace process.
POWERS
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV MOPS UN UG SU
SUBJECT: LRA: UN Plans Regional Assistance, Talks Stall on ICC
Ref: Khartoum 02161
1. As members of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) move in greater
numbers to their two rally points, the UN has begun planning for
increased humanitarian aid in these areas. Due to instability
caused by the LRA, there has been little assistance in the region
surrounding Ri-Kwangba outside of Nbanga in Western Equatoria and
Owiny-ki-Bul outside of Parajok in Eastern Equatoria. The UN wants
to use the calm surrounding the cessation of hostilities to begin
services to these neglected areas, and to help allay the residents'
fears regarding their new neighbors.
2. The UN is also hoping it will be able to separate the
vulnerables and non-combatants from the LRA force once it assembles,
although LRA leader Joseph Kony has indicated this is unlikely.
There are currently reports of nearly 400 LRA members approaching
Owiny-ki-Bul, and fighters have already started to assemble in
Ri-Kwangba. The UN expects a total of 1500 LRA members to go to
Owiny-ki-bul, and another 500 to travel to Ri-Kwangba.
3. Meanwhile, talks have stalled over a demand by LRA commander
Vincent Otti to address immediately the issue of the International
Criminal Court (ICC) indictments. The talks had been set to discuss
the second agenda item, which covers comprehensive solutions to
social inequities. LRA negotiators also protested the arrival of
two maimed LRA victims at the talks. Earlier, Gulu District
Chairman Norbert Mao had told Embassy Officials that he brought the
victims -- one missing a hand and the other missing her lips --
because they had a message of reconciliation that he thought would
encourage the peace process.
POWERS