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).
Northern Uganda Awaits Final Peace
As northern Ugandans wait for a historic peace deal to be signed, many are looking forward to a period of recovery and regrowth.
LRA Split a Tactical Ploy
Former commanders say the Ugandan rebel leader has moved to avoid capture, arrest and trial.
ICC/Africa: Feb '08
IWPR reporters expand range of international justice output.
ICC/Africa: Feb '08
Congolose outreach efforts pay off with a series of republications in leading local media.
Ugandan Rebels to Appeal ICC Warrants
Request to drop warrants against the Lord’s Resistance Army will be met with caution and scepticism.
Land Claim Tensions Spark Violence
Five people die in an incident linked to rival land claims, as parliament debates a reform bill that landowners say will favour returning refugees.
Strike Paralyses Schools Ahead of Election
For low-paid teachers, being left out while large salary awards were offered to the security services were the last straw.
Kivu Peace Deal Failing to Deliver
Clashes between rival groups and attacks on civilians still common two months after deal struck.
US Presidential Hopefuls Tight-Lipped on ICC
Candidates refuse to be drawn on their general stance towards the court, but pledge continued support over Darfur indictments.