Dominic Ongwen November 28, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Expert Says the Importance of Spirits in the LRA Declined Over the Years …this also concluded Titeca’s testimony. Ongwen’s trial also concluded for the year. The next witness is scheduled to testify on January 10. A transcript of Titeca’s testimony is available here….
Dominic Ongwen November 6, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Ongwen’s Trial Continues to Generate Debate on the Causes and Effects of the Northern Uganda Conflict …by Ugandan government soldiers. While this history sounds fascinating, many also question its relevance to Ongwen’s defense. Ongwen, a former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander is charged with 70 counts…
Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo September 18, 2018September 2, 2020 by Wairagala Wakabi No Additional ICC Jail Time for Bemba and His Lawyers …ruling that reversed the sentences. He said the Appeals Chamber “found errors only on limited points” in the earlier sentencing decision. As was the case in the previous sentence, Bemba’s…
Dominic Ongwen September 13, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Manoba and Cox: Victims Should be Allowed to Ask Questions About All Issues …the term father is used to identify the person, not because he’s the biological parent. IJM: But could be an uncle. Manoba: Exactly. IJM: Or an older relative. Manoba: Precisely….
Dominic Ongwen September 3, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Defense Counsel: Ongwen Followed Kony’s Orders Because he Believed Kony Possessed Spiritual Powers Defense lawyers representing Dominic Ongwen in his ongoing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) visited northern Uganda in August to conduct outreach with various stakeholders. Organized by the ICC’s…
Dominic Ongwen August 23, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Rehabilitation for Victims Suffering from Trauma and Stigma is Significant in Northern Uganda …the people of northern Uganda. We have been implementing those projects since the very beginning of our program in northern Uganda in 2008. We have reached thousands of people. Many…
Guatemala Trials July 10, 2018December 15, 2020 by Eric Witte and Jo-Marie Burt Will Guatemala Still Prosecute Suspected War Criminals Under New Attorney General? …in the nominating process, view Porras as a loyalist to President Morales. There is great anticipation for how she will handle issues of organized crime and corruption. Insight Crime described…
June 12, 2018 by Mohamed Osman ICC Invites Opinions from Sudan and Others on Jordan’s Appeal Over Its Non-Compliance with Arresting al-Bashir …2014. According to media reports, in 2014, Bashir made the request to visit through the Jordanian Embassy in Khartoum. The Jordanian Embassy then referred the matter to its foreign ministry….
Dominic Ongwen May 24, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Expert says Acholi culture cannot mitigate all the effects of LRA conflict …culture. I didn’t call it derailment. Derailment I thought was simpler. It’s like desecration. It’s no longer sacred because the principles on which it stood became violated,” said Musisi. The…
Dominic Ongwen May 16, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Researcher Tells ICC that LRA Attacks Have a Long-Term Impact on Survivors …community,” concluded Atim. She concluded her testimony on May 4. The next witness, Daryn Scott Reicherter, testified on Monday, May 14. A transcript of Atim’s testimony can be found here….