The crisis between Sudan and South Sudan
Sudan and South Sudan have had a tumultuous and bloody history. Too long and too bloody to recount properly here. A ceasefire took effect in 2005 and there was a tenuous peace until a referendum made South Sudan into an independent state in July 2011. But the violence has been on the rise since then. […]
Into the jungle
“I am sure it will happen one day but the man is a coward and he just keeps on running and running.” These are the words of Private Feni, a member of the Ugandan army (UPDF) who is in pursuit of Joseph Kony. Max Delany, for CSM, spoke with Feni and his squadron, 77-Juliet, made […]
Obama extends deployment of U.S. advisers in LRA-affected region
Today, President Obama announced that he would extend the deployment of 100 advisory troops to the LRA-affected regions of Central Africa. He was speaking at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum this morning when he made the announcement. It was just over six months ago that President Obama originally announced his decision to deploy 100 advisory […]
White House to hold event on Monday to honor the pledge of “Never Again”
In the wake of President Obama’s speech at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the White House is hosting an event on Monday, April 23rd at 1PM EST – 3PM EST with senior administration officials, who will discuss how the United States is honoring the pledge of “never again” by developing a comprehensive strategy to prevent […]
Cover the Night has ended – but the advocacy is just beginning
It’s official – the sun has set on the world’s final timezone and on Cover the Night. You have surpassed any and all expectations we had. While our intention for the event initially was to raise awareness about Kony and the LRA, after the film’s release the plan evolved into an opportunity to serve our […]
The Hunt for Joseph Kony
The Daily Beast put together an incredible series of photos by Trevor Snapp, documenting the Ugandan Army’s hunt for Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army. Check out the full set here.
Revolution and social media
The social media phenomenon that prompted much of the Arab Spring was a key inspiration for the themes and message behind KONY 2012. The connectivity allowed by social media gave people the platform to voice injustice, their frustrations, and gather support from like-minded citizens. The internet freed the movement to transcend borders and rally global […]
Democracy in Africa
While some countries in Africa carry a solid democratic tradition, others are interrupted by military coup or electoral fraud. The situation is ever changing and the temperature is never certain. While there seems to be a steady progression towards a regular democratic process in most of Africa, this forward movement is checked by failed attempts, corrupt […]
Origin and purpose of the International Criminal Court
Established in 2002, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an institution to ensure that crimes against humanity and mass atrocities do not occur with impunity. While national governments often have capable systems to enforce laws, in occasions of mass atrocity national governments are often unequipped to deal with such grave issues. These incidences fall far outside […]
Encouraging peaceful surrender: LRA defection fliers
Invisible Children works collaboratively with the United Nations to develop ‘surrender fliers’ which encourage the peaceful defection of LRA combatants. One of the LRA groups in DRC left a written message last week, expressing their desire to surrender. The letter was addressed to UN peacekeepers in DRC and noted the difficulties the LRA were having […]