UN chief hopeful rebel visit to Uganda capital will spur end to conflict

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed hope that the first visit to Uganda's capital by delegates from the Lord's Resistance Army will create momentum to settle the brutal conflict between the government and the rebel group.

"He commends the government of Uganda and the LRA leadership for their continued commitment to the peace process," U.N. spokeswoman Michele Montas said Friday.

Ban also called on international and regional actors who have been assisting the peace process "to continue their crucial support until an acceptable solution is found for this longlasting conflict."

The Lord's …