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Defence Challenge Witness Credibility
They accuse prosecution of coaching witnesses, impeding a fair hearing.
2 Feb 10
Witnesses Speak of Training Camp Floggings
Former child soldiers tell Lubanga trial of ordeal after their abduction.
27 Jan 10
Witness Describes Terrible Battle Scenes
Former child soldier takes the stand in Lubanga trial to recount his ordeal.
15 Jan 10
Judges Urged to Review Child Soldier Definition
UN expert says it currently can exclude girls since it focuses only on activities that are directly linked to combat.
15 Jan 10
Refugee Return Heightens North Kivu Tensions
Suspicion that some of the thousands of Tutsis returning home from Rwanda are being drafted into militias.
5 Jan 10
Protests Rock Khartoum
Opposition says heavy-handed government response to demonstrations highlights need for legislative reforms.
22 Dec 09
Lubumbashi Tackles Abusive Officers
Better training and working conditions seen as key to ending police violations
12 Dec 09
International Justice/ICC: July/Aug ‘09
NGOs say IWPR report on ICC communications provided important insights into key area of court's work.
10 Sep 09
Prison Rape Victims Recount Ordeal
Women violated in failed prison breakout that sparks worldwide concern.
3 Jul 09
UPC Allegedly Recruited Kids as Young as Five
Witness said he was told that if the militia got hold of children early they would become “real soldiers”.
29 May 09
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