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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).
International Justice/ICC: Apr ‘09
IWPR trainees from Uganda and Congo take part in international justice seminar at leading US university.
International Justice/ICC: May '09
Radio stations, newspapers reproducing more IWPR articles.
Witness Admits to False Statements
It’s the second time a witness for the prosecution in the Lubanga trial has recanted testimony.
More Accused of Rebel Activity
But critics claim arrests are politically motivated, aimed at stifling opposition ahead of 2011 general elections.
Court Hears Child Soldiers Wanted Revenge
Witness who trained young recruits said many had lost their parents in attacks on their villages.
South Sudan Bids to Fend Off LRA
Troop reinforcements being sent to repel raids by resurgent Ugandan rebels.
Patasse Reveals Presidency Bid
But some believe ex-CAR leader could provoke renewed instability if he were to contest 2010 poll.
LRA Revival Fears
Panic spreads as government says rebels may be regrouping.
Street Kids Reunited With Relatives
Hundreds of children, orphaned or separated from parents during war, now live rough in northern towns.