Mélanie Gouby
DRC Multimedia Producer
Many ordinary Congolese feel ambivalent about celebrating 50 years of statehood, given the dire state of their country.
Activists say there’s been hardly any let-up in FDLR actions in eastern DRC since detention of its leaders.
Experts say Lubanga trial has had only limited impact on child soldier recruitment.
Campaigners want ICC to indict Ugandan rebels for crimes they are alleged to have committed in DRC.
But some believe ex-CAR leader could provoke renewed instability if he were to contest 2010 poll.
Congolese journalists and NGOs say IWPR Lubanga coverage is vital in filling information gap.
Security Council urged to reject president’s request for halt to Hague court’s investigations in his country.