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).
Captured LRA Man May Face Death Penalty
But relatives of rebel commander’s alleged victims say army shouldn’t have spared his life.
Ex-LRA Captives Speak of Devil's Army
Former abductees tell of beatings, looting and their hazardous flight to freedom.
Arrow Boys Hit Back at LRA
South Sudan militias repel deadly attacks by rampaging Ugandan rebels.
Comment: Why Ntaganda Reprieve is Wrong
Congo’s refusal to surrender rebel leader to ICC is huge blow for victims expecting justice and compensation.
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.