A people dispossessed: the plight of civilians in areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army

A people's dispossessed front cover
In the far north east of the DRC daily life is dominated by constant insecurity. This is a result of continuing attacks by the LRA, confrontations with a growing number of Mbororo cattle herders and banditry. This report analyses the challenges of protecting civilians in the LRA affected areas of DRC and suggests ways forward.

Protecting civilians in LRA-affected areas: Regional Civil Society Task Force

RCSTF resolution in May 2014
People in East and Central Africa still live in fear of attack by the Lord's Resistance Army. There is an urgent need to tackle this. Religious, traditional leaders and civil society organisations from LRA affected areas have put together a series of recommendations for international actors, local governments and community groups on protecting civilians.

Kargil Development Project (KDP)

The Kargil Development Project (KDP) focuses on addressing issues related to children’s rights, women’s issues, youth livelihood, and education in the Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir, on the Indian side of the Line of Control. Conciliation Resources works closely with KDP on initiatives concerning youth engagement, women’s empowerment and women’s rights and disaster preparedness and response. KDP is based in Kargil, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir. 

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