Focus
ICC - International Criminal Court
Years active: 2005-2015
IWPR is at the forefront of media interventions in situations of human suffering and mass abuses around the world. It gives a voice to the vulnerable and delivers crucial analysis on conflict and impunity to both a local and global audience. As the leading news agency reporting on international justice and human rights, IWPR makes an important contribution to the value and effectiveness of local judicial mechanisms as well as international legal institutions such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Judges Order Lubanga's Release
Prosecutors have five days to appeal a court decision to free alleged Congolese warlord.
LRA Rampage Sparks Protection Calls
Hundreds of thousands of civilians displaced as Ugandan rebels run amok in central Africa.
Uganda Set for First War Crimes Trial
Ex-LRA commander to be tried in Kampala court for kidnap and intent to murder, in precedent-setting case.
Darfur IDP Detentions Draw Reform Calls
Year-long detention without charge of six displaced Darfuris leads to demands for scrapping of region’s emergency laws.
Judges Halt Lubanga Proceedings
Court hears prosecution declined to obey order issued by judges.
Women Push for Gender Justice
Although amongst the most vulnerable in conflict situations, women often find it hard to gain access to justice.
Intermediary Denies Coaching Witnesses
ICC prosecutors' intermediary rebuts claims that he sought to concoct evidence against Lubanga.
International Justice/ICC: Apr/May '10
IWPR journalists attend ICC's landmark review conference in Kampala.
Lubanga Defence Focuses on Intermediary Payments
Witness says most were made to cover transportation, subsistance and communications costs.