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International Justice / ICC  French   Arab
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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Story Behind the Story
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)
 
Recent reports
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)
French
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)
French
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)
Arab   French
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)
Arab
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)
Arab   French
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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