Democratic Republic of Congo

Ituri Court Reforms Stumble Along

Despite intensive attempts at reform, courts in Ituri remain seriously flawed.

21 Oct 09

Tribal customs and the legacy of conflict put women at risk of violence and abuse.

9 Oct 09

Project team canvasses views of cross-section of DRC society on Lubanga trial and the ICC.

9 Oct 09

Activists believe local trial may be step forward for greater judicial independence.

25 Sep 09

Arrest underscores dangers of working as an activist in DRC.

9 Sep 09

Distrust of judicial system leads to spread of vigilantism and lynching.

25 Aug 09

She says she interviewed a child who saw the “summary execution”.

25 Aug 09

Witness describes attack on Catholic mission, in which he said victims’ faces were mutilated.

25 Aug 09

His court appearance comes after his son last week recanted testimony in a setback for the prosecution.

25 Aug 09

Though accused not charged with crimes of sexual violence, witnesses said young girl soldiers were repeatedly raped by commanders.

25 Aug 09

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