LRA hampering relief efforts in the north

Increased fighting between the Ugandan army and the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the north of the country was also restricting humanitarian work in Gulu, Kitgum and Pader districts, UNOCHA reported in its humanitarian update for June. Despite amnesty talks between the government and the LRA leadership, “not much has changed in terms of rebel presence and attacks”, it said. “The unending security incidents with additional armed robberies heighten concerns for the safety of the vulnerable civilian population and the humanitarian community working in the area,” according to OCHA. [for more details, see separate IRIN report of 11 July entitled “UGANDA: LRA actions restrict relief work in northern districts”]