PEACE TALKS DELAYED OVER ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUE
The peace talks which were set to resume on 11 May were delayed to allowfor further consultations on the third agenda item, accountability andreconciliation. Both the government and the LRA have reportedlypresented their position to the mediators. Government delegationspokesman Bahoku Barigye indicated that the Ugandan delegation wasseeking acceptance by the LRA that it had committed atrocities innorthern Uganda. Speaking to Voice of America, Major Felix Kulayigye,spokesman for Uganda's defense ministry, clarified that the LRA shouldinclude its admission and apology in its position paper.
http://www.voanews.com/english/Africa/2007-05-16-voa3.cfm
KONY PROMISES TO COMPLY WITH PEACE DEAL, STILL FEARS ICC
Joseph Kony has noted that he would not violate the recently-concludedagreement on Comprehensive Solutions to the Northern Uganda conflict.LRA delegate, Godfrey Ayoo, noted that, while Kony is ready to sign acomprehensive agreement with the government, he is still fearful of theICC arrest warrants.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200705141533.html
UNHCHR ARBOUR URGETS GOVERNMENT AND LRA TO REJECT IMPUNITY
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour hasurged the government and the LRA (to reject impunity and upholdinternational standards and appealed to the parties to commit to a"victim-centered consultative process".
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