The Ugandan government has been urged to adopt a consistent approach in dealing with the rebel Lords Resistance army (LRA), and avoid contradictions which have so far undermined trust between the parties during peace efforts for northern Uganda. The Civil Society Organisations for Peace in Northern Uganda (CSOPNU), a coalition of 40 non-governmental organisations working with civilians affected by the conflict, also urged the two sides to renew their commitment to peace building and national reconciliation.