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).
Road Ahead for ICC
Review conference talks in Kampala will change little, but they are a vital milestone.
Lubanga Lawyers Want Case Thrown Out
Prosecution investigator to testify, as defence set to call for end to proceedings on grounds of abuse of process.
Ugandans Call for Economic Justice
Amid focus on punishing war criminals, victims say they need help to rebuild their lives.
US Takes Cautious Steps Towards ICC
Obama administration seems keen to move closer, but domestic critics of the court urge restraint.
Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill Toned Down
Kampala softens anti-gay bill under international pressure, but the stigma for homosexuals remains.
Kenyan Cooperation Crucial to ICC Probe
Court’s investigation into election violence may become bogged down if it gets too close to the leadership.
Kinshasa Downplaying Alleged Massacre
Congolese government suspected of minimising Makombo killings to speed up withdrawal of peacekeepers.
Bogoro Witness Tells of Gunshot Wound
Woman says she was hit as she hid from rebels attacking the town.