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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).
Uganda Rejects Blame for Atrocities in LRA War
Minister condemns allegations that government troops as well as rebels are culpable for violence in northern Uganda’s bitter conflict.
Government Dismisses LRA Power-Sharing Bid
Official negotiators say it is far too early for northern Uganda’s rebels to be asking for a role in government.
Acholi Victims Don't Want ICC
But court insists traditional justice not suitable for LRA commanders.
Court Urged to Consider Environmental Crimes
Darfur victims say environmental crimes should feature in indictments against Sudanese officials.
Call for More Ituri Warlords to Face Trial
Local activists argue that justice will not be served if only one man is prosecuted for the bloodbath in eastern Congo.
Funding Problems Stall Juba Negotiations
Kampala dismisses as unreasonable LRA cash request for consultations.
Otti Mocks Court's Indictment Record
LRA accuses ICC of being faint-hearted for not charging heads of states over human rights abuses.
LRA Hires Lawyers for Peace Talks
Ugandan lawyers will deal specifically with ICC arrest warrants.
Bozize Probes LRA Incursion Reports
But he faces almost insuperable difficulties in assessing whether the LRA is operating alongside CAR rebels.