Democratic Republic of Congo

Gédéon Trial Seen as Judicial Landmark

Campaigners say Katanga court conviction shows ICC is having impact beyond own trial in The Hague.

Captured LRA Man May Face Death Penalty

But relatives of rebel commander’s alleged victims say army shouldn’t have spared his life.

Small Breakthrough in Kony Hunt

Ex-LRA Captives Speak of Devil's Army

Former abductees tell of beatings, looting and their hazardous flight to freedom.

Child Soldiers Recount First Killings

One witness speaks of feeling cold and shaking from head to toe after shooting an enemy soldier.

Arrow Boys Hit Back at LRA

South Sudan militias repel deadly attacks by rampaging Ugandan rebels.

Court Hears Rape Allegations

Witness tells court that commanders ordered fighters to rape village girls.

Congolese Activists Oppose Plans for Ntaganda

They say militia chief should be sent to The Hague not integrated into the army.

Lawyers Divided Over ICC Witness Preparation

Some say it could speed up trials and prevent confusion, others warn of influencing witnesses’ evidence and causing them more trauma.

Women Denied Land Rights

Women languish in dismantled internal refugee camps after losing out in family land disputes.