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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).
Netting Uganda's Rebels
The ICC needs the backing of regional states and the full support of the UN if it is to secure the arrest of leaders of the Lords Resistance Army.
Congolese Braced for More Trouble
There are widespread fears that the eventual loser in the presidential race will revert to violence.
Special Report: Lubanga Trial Transformed by Victims
Involvement of Congolese in process sparks debate.
Peace Versus Justice in Uganda
Can the International Criminal Court’s demand that Ugandan rebel leaders face trial coexist with the need to achieve a workable peace deal?
Orphaned Children Struggle to Survive
With families devastated by war, children are forced to become main breadwinners.
ICC Intermediaries Allegedly Concocted Evidence
Two witnesses say the intermediaries falsely claimed boys were former child soldiers.
Witness Speaks of Mandro Attack
A prosecution witness describes assault on town, just days after Bogoro raid.
Prosecutors Criticised for Withholding Witness Information
Judge says Lubanga’s lawyers should have been informed of details regarding defence witnesses.
Defence Challenge Witness Credibility
They accuse prosecution of coaching witnesses, impeding a fair hearing.