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).
Killings Worry Refugees
Violent murders in the north thought to be consequence of ethnic tension.
UN Resolve Over Darfur Appears to Crumble
United Nations Security Council heavyweights China and Russia quash statement compelling Sudanese authorities to cooperate with the ICC.
Ugandan Peace Talks Stall
As Kampala blocks a mission to meet the Ugandan rebels in their stronghold, military forces are poised to push them out of the Congo.
Africa:Oct '07
IWPR Africa’s wide-ranging report on Darfur conflict is republished internationally.
Are Local Courts Up to Trying LRA?
As calls for local trials of LRA commanders continue, some observers cast doubt over independence of national courts.
Rape a 'Weapon of War' in Eastern Congo
Epidemic of brutal sexual violence plagues the region where women are being raped with impunity.
ICC/Africa: Nov '07
IWPR staff train journalists, develop stringer network and meet media representatives on a visit to DRC.
ICC/Africa: Nov '07
IWPR’s international audience and reputation for probing, balanced journalism draws new reporters.