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Joseph Kony’s brutal insurgency has outlasted four U.S. presidents and 11 straight sessions of Congress. It is now Africa’s longest-running conflict and it’s time for it to be over. By taking action now, U.S. policymakers can put a stop to the LRA’s atrocities across central Africa and help put northern Uganda and the surrounding region on track towards lasting peace. Use the links below to learn about how the conflict has evolved and what specifically can be done to resolve it.

The Situation: An Unresolved Crisis

After decades of neglect, peace could finally be on the horizon for the people throughout central Africa who have been caught in the crossfire of this conflict for so long. Click here to read about how this conflict has developed and why urgent action is needed to ensure that it is finally ended. For more in-depth information on the history of the war and what has been happening recently, use the links in the right sidebar.

The Strategy: U.S. and International Leadership Needed for Peace

For peace to have a chance, there will have to be more action from the international community, especially the U.S. Government. Engagement from world leaders could lead to the end of LRA violence in central Africa and help war-affected communities in northern Uganda rebuild and heal the wounds of war. But this won't happen without increased political pressure from citizens. Click here to read about what needs to be done to end this crisis once and for all, and use the menu on the right to access our latest policy briefs and information on what specifically our leaders should do.