
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).
Museveni Wants LRA Warrants - For Now
He says his government may urge ICC to drop LRA indictments if rebels conclude peace deal.
Africa: June '07
Project lands exclusive interview with LRA commander Vincent Otti - a major scoop which is widely republished.
LRA Advised to Recruit Strong Defence
A leading proponent of peace negotiations between LRA and Ugandan government urges rebel group to prepare for Hague trials.
Kampala May Demand Annulment of LRA Warrants
Lawyers for government say demand likely if talks on ending insurgency in north succeed.
Africa: June '07
Radio Netherlands commends IWPR for providing an importance source of information for African journalists, while Human Rights Watch says output bolsters their advocacy work.
MPs Probe Army and Rebel Crimes
Parliamentarians in northern Uganda gather evidence of atrocities by the Ugandan army and LRA rebels.
Local Justice Process Agreed at Peace Talks
Government and rebel negotiators decide local courts and traditional reconciliation efforts are the best way to secure peace and justice.
Milosevic Lawyer in Talks Over Taylor Defence
Former Liberian leader, who has been boycotting his trial, wants a top UK barrister to defend him.
LRA Rejects Plea to Free Captives
Rebels dismiss government appeal for the release of people held against their will.