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Tag Archives: Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
The International Criminal Court and the Persecution of Africa
by Katie Jessup Established in 2001, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent tribunal created to hold perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes accountable for their actions. Located in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICC has led … read more
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Op-ed, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Tagged Bosco Ntaganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hague, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, International Criminal Court, Omar al-Bashir, Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, United States
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Congo militia boss Ngudjolo acquitted of war crimes at Hague
Former Congolese militia leader Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui has been acquitted by the International Criminal Court of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The case related to the 2003 killings of 200 residents of Bogoro village in the mineral-rich Ituri province … read more
First ICC sentencing due against DR Congo militia boss
The International Criminal Court will hand Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga its first-ever sentence on Tuesday, after his conviction for using child soldiers in a brutal conflict in the central African country. Lubanga, 51, was convicted in March of war crimes, … read more
Posted in Central Africa, DR Congo, News, Spotlight
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The International Criminal Court in the Global Criminal Justice System
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established on July 1, 2002 with the intention of acting as a permanent tribunal for heinous international offenses (crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, and more recently, crimes of aggression). Unlike the International Court … read more
Icc Conviction of Congolese Warlord Vital Step to Fight Impunity – Security Council
New York, The Security Council today noted with appreciation the issuance of the first verdict of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which this week found Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo guilty of conscripting child soldiers under the age of 15 … read more
Posted in Central Africa, DR Congo, ICC, Miscellaneous, News, Spotlight
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Press Releases: ICC Conviction of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
ICC Conviction of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 16, 2012 On March 14 2012, the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, former commander of the Patriotic Forces … read more
Lubanga’s conviction ‘is historic moment’
Washington – The United States on Wednesday hailed as “a historic moment” the conviction by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of Congolese militia boss Thomas Lubanga on war crimes charges. “It is an historic moment and an important step in … read more
DRC’s Lubanga guilty of war crimes – ICC
The Hague – The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga guilty of war crimes in its landmark first ruling since it was set up a decade ago. Lubanga was accused of recruiting and deploying child soldiers … read more
DRC warlord conviction hailed
The Hague – Rights groups on Wednesday hailed the conviction of Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga before the International Criminal Court for conscripting child soldiers. “It’s a very strong message against those who commit these crimes, it’s a sign that … read more
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