Floods Pile on Agony in the North
Worst floods in 35 years sweep region already devastated by two decades of civil war.
Military Court Trials Worry Rights Activists
But legal experts see the courts as the best hope for dealing with impunity in DRC, despite their failings.
Plan to Flush LRA Out of DRC Recipe for Impunity
Amnesty says deal between Museveni and Kabila will push rebels into Sudan, which refuses to cooperate with ICC.
Any Attack on Us Means War – LRA
Uganda’s rebel movement threatens renewed conflict war if a threat to invade its wilderness headquarters materialises.
Is Justice Slipping Off Darfur Agenda?
As plans for deployment of new Darfur peacekeeping force are finalised, talk of justice for victims has been noticeably absent.
Storm Gathers Over Eastern Congo
Large numbers of refugees are fleeing to Uganda to escape ongoing violence involving the Kampala government army and local militias in North Kiva.
Kampala Prepares to Hit Rebels
Museveni and Kabila reach agreement to drive LRA out of eastern Congo.
US Backs Action Against Kony
Washington concerned continued LRA presence in eastern DRC could destabilise region.
Africa: July/Aug '07
ICC watchdog body says IWPR provides invaluable insights for its 2,500 members who closely follow work of the court.
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