Democratic Republic of Congo

ICC Launches CAR Mass Rape Inquiry

Court says rape of civilians in the Central African Republic was committed in numbers that cannot be ignored under international law.

25 May 07

Jorda cites ill health as reason for stepping down.

21 May 07

Judges say victim-support office went too far by remarking on which applicants were suitable to attend the trial of Lord's Resistance Army leaders.

14 May 07

Moreno-Ocampo asks pre-trial judges to consider his evidence, and issue summonses for two suspects to appear before the ICC.

1 Mar 07

A decision by pre-trial judges to label the Ituri conflict “international” is causing controversy.

24 Feb 07

ICC judges confirm there is enough evidence for prosecutors to make a case against Lubanga.

3 Feb 07

Prosecutor says he could bring charges of persecution, torture, murder and rape.

22 Dec 06

ICC has to determine whether Sudan is willing and able to prosecute Darfur suspects.

8 Dec 06

Chief prosecutor suggests indictments could soon be issued for crimes in Sudanese region.

25 Nov 06

Judges consider whether to bring Thomas Lubanga Dyilo to trial.

11 Nov 06

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