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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 to Step Up Battle Against Rebels
Kampala military chiefs threaten hot pursuit of rebels into neighbouring Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bushmen to be Denied Homeland
The authorities in Botswana look set to scupper bid by Bushmen to reclaim their Kalahari home.
West Loses Patience With Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni’s democracy project is in trouble as western governments begin withdrawing aid.
ANC Line on Human Rights Dismays West
Despite adopting liberal politics, the ANC seems reluctant to criticise the human rights and democratic record of other developing countries.
New Danger From Ugandan Rebel Group?
An Islamic guerrilla group previously thought to be a spent force is regrouping and rearming, according to Ugandan security officials.
Rwanda Turns to Tourism
The government hopes foreign visitors can forget Rwanda’s brutal past.
Rwanda: Community Courts Under Scrutiny
Traditional courts were designed to speed the trial of lesser players in the Rwandan genocide, but Hutus fear they may dispense victor’s justice.
Rwanda's Street Children
Government wants communities to take more interest in the children left to fend for themselves.
Sudan: John Garang's Death Leaves Unfilled Gap
Peace deal looks shakier following the death of a rebel leader who came into government after a 22-year war against Khartoum.