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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).
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.
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.
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.
Africa: July/Aug '07
Preparations well underway for special report featuring views of Darfur victims on the conflict and the ICC.
Ugandan Court for LRA Planned
Kampala officials say final decision on court to be taken after consultations with rebel victims.