Democratic Republic of Congo

Persecuted Pygmies Driven From Forest Home

Hounded and abused by militias, many have been forced to settle in towns and villages where they suffer discrimination and humiliation.

20 May 09

The authorities are accused of politicising trial of soldiers facing insurrection charges.

19 May 09

But ICC prosecutors say they lack evidence of his individual criminal responsibility for crimes.

18 May 09

FDLR launch wave of violence in what appears to be revenge for bid to turf them out of Congo.

15 May 09

Prosecution seeks to prove some trial witnesses were under 15 when they were used in combat.

15 May 09

Prosecutors present scores of documents they say show Lubanga’s overarching authority in the group.

8 May 09

Belgian nationals implicated in secret shipments following seizure of trucks in South Sudan.

6 May 09

Their numbers have spiralled over the past 15 years – the victims of social and economic collapse.

5 May 09

Jailed editor tells of his shock at condition of prisoners and their surroundings.

29 Apr 09

They say he is being detained illegally in Rwanda, and fear he will not face a fair trial if extradited to Congo.

24 Apr 09

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