Democratic Republic of Congo

Prosecution Wraps Up Case

Though accused not charged with crimes of sexual violence, witnesses said young girl soldiers were repeatedly raped by commanders.

25 Aug 09

Former child soldier says he saw the Congolese militia leader on two occasions.

25 Aug 09

Witness said several of the victims were young girls who then became pregnant.

25 Aug 09

Villagers refrained from burying murdered relatives believing ICC required bones as evidence against perpetrators.

20 Aug 09

Kampala puts former LRA commander on trial – but not for war crimes.

7 Aug 09

Ituri villagers fear that ICC trials cannot be fair if witness identities remain secret.

5 Aug 09

Despite tougher penalties for sexual abuse, many crimes go unpunished.

30 Jul 09

Growing demand for IWPR international justice radio programme in CAR.

23 Jul 09

Talk of reviving truth commission to deal with legacy of civil war.

23 Jul 09

Seven years after having their livelihoods destroyed, victims are growing impatient at lack of economic justice.

9 Jul 09

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