What next for the LRA Juba team?

As the euphoria of the achieving cessation of hostilities dies down both the Uganda Government and LRA negotiation team are coming back to earth in Juba and comtemplating how they deal with implementing what was agreed, while at the same time preparing for the next phase of negotiations. Information that we at Juba Talks have gathered indicate that some in the LRA Juba team have come to the conclusion that perhaps they need some reinforcement to tackle the next phase. Some key member of the team have flown out of Juba with the two-fold purpose of taking a break and scouting for individuals from Europe, America and East Africa who might join the team and strengthen their ability to negotiate the complexities of the next round. Meanwhile, concerns are mounting within some in the LRA ranks over arrangments that they be transported in Uganda army vehicles. Many feel that although Uganda government says it has offered only vehicles and that the drivers will be SPLA soldiers, it is not difficult for Uganda soldiers to simply change into SPLA uniforms. Whether these are well founded fears or not, it was surprising to many to hear reports that the LRA leader, Joseph Kony had appealed to the Uganda government to provide his troops with transportation. The next few weeks are crucial in determining the next steps in Juba. Those in Euorope, America and East Africa who may be approached to help should in our view try to do so. Some sacrifice is required assist the Juba talks irrespective of the unconventional manner in which started. For Kony's fighters we just pray they will not be transported by wolves in sheep's outfit just to be slaughtered.