Lubanga Defence Warn New Charges Threaten Trial
They say sexual slavery charges and others urged by victims' lawyers would “gravely breach the fundamental rights of the accused and his rights of due process”.
3 Jul 09
Democratic Republic of Congo
Court Told Ex-Girl Soldiers Struggled to Reintegrate
Witness says many were stigmatised by their communities for being raped by militia commanders.
3 Jul 09
Secret Police Accused of Torture
Rights groups say they have received many reports of intelligence agents abusing detainees.
2 Jul 09
Twice Captive of the LRA
Former wife of rebel leader Joseph Kony talks of life with Africa’s most wanted man.
1 Jul 09
Militias Decry Kivu Amnesty Law
Militias say power sharing and government protection also needed to secure peace.
25 Jun 09
Witness Admits to False Statements
It’s the second time a witness for the prosecution in the Lubanga trial has recanted testimony.
19 Jun 09
More Accused of Rebel Activity
But critics claim arrests are politically motivated, aimed at stifling opposition ahead of 2011 general elections.
17 Jun 09
Court Hears Child Soldiers Wanted Revenge
Witness who trained young recruits said many had lost their parents in attacks on their villages.
12 Jun 09
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