January 09, 2009

Missteps on the LRA in Uganda

'Operation Lightning Thunder,' the U.S.-supported military operation launched in mid-December against the Lord's Resistance Army rebel group by the armies of Uganda, Congo, and Southern Sudan has been poorly executed and has only made the crisis worse, says a joint statement by the Enough Project and Resolve Uganda. Swift and decisive action by the Obama Administration to protect civilians from further violence and demobilize the LRA could help end the conflict.

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Read a PDF version of the Joint Statement�

Our Experts Recommend: Obama, Africa and Peace
Read the strategies John Prendergast and John Norris advocate for reframing the U.S. approach to relations with Africa and focusing on peacemaking. Listen to the experts' press call with reporters this week.

Majority Leader Hoyer and Sen. Feingold Urge Obama to Address Crises
Read the letter from Rep. Steny Hoyer and ten other representatives urging the president-elect to take action on Darfur. Senator Feingold released a statement on military action in Congo and Sudan.

Learn About Enough's 'Peace Surge' Policy Strategy for Darfur
Plan to watch a webcast with Enough and Save Darfur Coalition policy experts on Thursday, January 22. Read our joint 'Peace Surge' letter to President-elect Obama, or listen to a podcast.

Clinton and Rice warn Sudan

Obama foreign policy nominees, Hillary Clinton and Susan Rice, each promised strong action on Sudan. Clinton stressed the need to repel the militias, and Rice called for upgraded U.N peacekeeping actions. Read more about Clinton's and Rice's testimony and watch Clinton's response to a question about Darfur at this week's Senate confirmation hearings.

Q & A on the LRA from the front lines in Uganda

Uganda-based policy analyst Julia Spiegel talks about her experiences and observations during the recent military operations in a blogginheads.tv "diavlog".

Lord's Children: a must-see PBS Series

Watch Lord's Children, a video on the Public Broadcasting System web site about child soldiers forced into the service of the LRA. Read the comments of Enough's Julia Spiegel accompanying the video. Also listen to Julia on Mic Check Radio.

Activities, Actions, Advocacy

Darfur Dream Team school sign up launch January 26
Take Action: Congo Conflict Minerals

Upcoming Events

Jan 18, 2009
The African Diaspora Inaugural Ball: Doing Good While Celebrating Change
Jan 22, 2009 2:00 P.M EST
Webcast: Darfur Policy Expectations for the Obama Administration
March 13, 2009
Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Enough In the News

Enough Launches New Web Site, Daily Blog, and E-Newsletter

All Bark, No Bite

The Bush Administration's Track Record on Darfur: Tough Talk and Weak Action. Study our interactive timeline.

Blog Roundup

Freedom House Narrates Africa's Downward Trend

Joshua Keating, writing for the new Foreign Policy Passport blog, recently highlighted the downward trend in political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Quote of the Week

"The Sudanese army has bombed this area to protect the Sudanese civilians living in this area"

Sudanese Government statement in New York Times: Sudan Army Bombs Darfur Rebels

Enough in the News

Robert Mugabe, Meet Idi Amin, Op-Ed on Zimbabwe by John Prendergast

U.S. Sending Emergency Aid to Darfur, New York Times article quoting John Norris

Arrest of Opposition Leader Will Have Little Impact On Sudan Politics, says Activist
Voice of America broadcast quoting Omer Ismail

The Center for American Progress has been named one of the three "best new think tanks" in a new "think tank field guide" in Foreign Policy magazine.

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Enough is a project of the Center for American Progress to end genocide and crimes against humanity. Founded in 2007, Enough focuses on the crises in Sudan, Chad, eastern Congo, northern Uganda, Somalia and Zimbabwe. Enough's strategy papers and briefings provide sharp field analysis and targeted policy recommendations based on a "3P" crisis response strategy: promoting durable peace, providing civilian protection, and punishing perpetrators of atrocities. Enough works with concerned citizens, advocates, and policy makers to prevent, mitigate, and resolve these crises. To learn more about Enough and what you can do to help, go to www.enoughproject.org.