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International Justice / ICC


International Justice Reporting Project This programme provides in-depth investigations and analysis on international justice issues for republication across Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan; generates debate about peace and reconciliation; and supports journalists through in-country trainings and internships in The Hague.


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International Justice / ICC Programme

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Coalition for International Justice (CIJ) Trial Reports Archive
Reporting Justice: A Handbook on Covering War Crimes Courts (English & French)
UPDATED: Introduction to the International Criminal Court

Project Highlights: Mar '08
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NEW: Biannual Review – IWPR International Justice / ICC

9 May 08 | ICC - Africa Update 170

Democratic Republic of Congo

Call for Lubanga Charges to Cover Rape

UN representative says child soldier charges against Congolese rebel commander should be interpreted as covering crimes of sexual violence.
By Katy Glassborow in The Hague (AR No. 170, 12-May-08)

Uganda

Landmines Leave Deadly Legacy

The fighting may have halted, but unexploded arms are a continuing danger to returning villagers in northern Uganda.
By Bill Oketch in Pader (AR No. 170, 16-May-08)

Press Integrity Questioned

Conference hears that large numbers of journalists in northern Uganda accept bribes in order to make ends meet.
By Bill Oketch in Lira (AR No. 170, 9-May-08)

IWPR Comment

Sudan’s Wake-Up Call

By Peter Eichstaedt in The Hague
(12-May-08)

Surviving in the Bush

By Caroline Ayugi in The Hague

(14-May-08)


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28 Apr 08 | ICC - Africa Update 169

Democratic Republic of Congo

Nkunda Faces ICC Dilemma

Rebel leader might want to hand over indicted commander to the court, but could meet resistance from some troops.
By IWPR reporters in The Hague and Goma AR No. 169, 1-May-08)

Uganda

LRA Child Victims Neglected

No end to suffering of children abducted by the rebels.
By Bill Oketch in Lira and Oyam (AR No. 169, 6-May-08)

Democratic Republic of Congo

Prison Overhaul Controversy

Prisoners worried about being transferred to dangerous part of North Kivu as part of overhaul of local jails.
By Sara Nsimire in Goma (AR No. 169, 6-May-08)

ICC Chief Prosecutor Talks Tough

Luis Moreno-Ocampo pushes for arrest of Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony as well as Sudanese suspects wanted by court.
By Peter Eichstaedt in Chicago (AR No. 169, 28-Apr-08)

24 Apr 08 | ICC - Africa Update 168

Special Report

LRA Prepares for War, not Peace

Officials fear the Ugandan rebel army is regrouping despite its stated commitment to peace talks.
By Katy Glassborow and Peter Eichstaedt in The Hague, with Emma Mutaizibwa in Kampala (AR No. 168, 24-Apr-08)

Uganda

Crippled North Struggles to Recover

Families returning to former villages confronted by ruined homes and poorly-resourced, overcrowded schools.
By Caroline Ayugi in Gulu (AR No. 168, 24-Apr-08)

Project Highlights

International Justice/ICC: Mar ‘08

Legal experts, jurists and diplomats among guests at launch of IWPR’s Dutch affiliate.
By IWPR staff in The Hague (25-Apr-08)

Reporting Impact

International Justice/ICC: Mar ‘08

IWPR’s coverage of the ICC praised for its fairness.
By IWPR staff in The Hague (25-Apr-08)

Biannual Review – IWPR International Justice / ICC

Local journalists trained in DRC
Project expands network of trainees in Uganda
Contributors praise IWPR training
Increased republication in local media
Groundbreaking Darfur report published
Dozens attend round-table event
Production of hard-hitting features
September ’07 to Feb ‘08 (25-Apr-08)

14 Apr 08 | ICC - Africa Update 167

Uganda

LRA’s Murky Negotiators

Former rebel negotiator accuses LRA peace talks’ delegation of being shambolic and driven by self-interest.
By Emma Mutaizibwa in Juba, South Sudan (AR No. 167, 17-Apr-08)

Uganda Insists Peace Not at Odds With ICC

Government insists peace deal and plans for domestic trials of rebel leaders work hand in hand with international court, not against it.
By Katy Glassborow in The Hague (AR No. 167, 14-Apr-08)

Northerners Weigh Up Odhiambo Killing

Some worry alleged execution may damage peace deal, but most believe it will eventually be signed.
By Joe Wacha in Gulu (AR No. 167, 15-Apr-08)

Democratic Republic of Congo

Militias Fears Rwandan Return

Hutu fighters in eastern Congo say they face an uncertain future in Rwanda.
By Jacques Kahorha in Goma (AR No. 167, 17-Apr-08)

IWPR Comment

Curtains for Kony

By Peter Eichstaedt
(14-Apr-08)

11 Apr 08 | ICC - Africa Update 166

Democratic Republic of Congo

Goma: Army Cracks Down on Crime

Military police brought in to put stop to spate of crime blamed on local law enforcement officers.
By Taylor Toeka Kakala, in Goma (AR No. 166, 11-Apr-08)

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