Who is Joseph Kony?
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Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord's Resistance Army since 1987, combines cult fanaticism with ruthless military efficiency. In 2005, the International Criminal Court charged Kony with 12 counts of crimes against humanity and 21 counts of war crimes. He has yet to face justice for his actions.
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President Obama's LRA Strategy Report Card: Issue #1
President Obama’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) strategy, released in November 2010, outlines a comprehensive approach to stop atrocities perpetrated by the LRA and help affected communities rebuild. Issue #1 grades the content and initial rollout of this strategy.
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President Obama’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) strategy, released in November 2010, outlines a comprehensive approach to stop atrocities perpetrated by the LRA and help affected communities rebuild. However, serious concerns remain about whether he is willing to dedicate the funding, senior leadership and political will to achieve a lasting end to the conflict. Issue #1 grades the content and initial rollout of President Obama’s LRA strategy, while future report cards will assess the strategy’s implementation and impact on the ground.
The initial grades for the report card highlight the strategy’s content and initial rollout and are as follows:
- Expanded US involvement to end the crisis: Grade D
- Protection of Civilians: Grade C
- Stop senior LRA commanders: Grade C
- Facilitate escape from the LRA: Grade B
- Help affected communities survive and rebuild: Grade B
Read the Report Card Guide (PDF) >
