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Tag Archives: Union of Congolese Patriots
Is 14-Years Enough for Warlord Thomas Lubanga?
CONGOLESE warlord Thomas Lubanga has been jailed for 14 years for using child soldiers in his rebel army. He was jailed by the International Criminal Court in the first sentence to be handed down by the world’s only permanent war … read more
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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
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Meet Congo’s ‘Terminator’
Bosco Ntaganda has a beautiful smile, according to those who have met him – but beneath the smile lies a ruthless operator who well deserves his nicknames “Terminator Tango” or “The Terminator”. Gen Ntaganda is wanted by the International Criminal … read more
Posted in Central Africa, Daily News Wrap, DR Congo, Featured 1, News
Tagged afria travel, Bosco Ntaganda, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, International Criminal Court, Joseph Kabila, map africa, news, Rwanda, South Africa, travel to africa, Union of Congolese Patriots
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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
Congo warlord guilty beyond doubt: ICC prosecutors
A Congolese warlord accused of conscripting, training and arming hundreds of child soldiers is guilty beyond “any possible doubt” of war crimes, prosecutors told the International Criminal Court on Thursday. In the debut trial of the ICC, prosecutors this week … read more
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