Dominic Ongwen March 28, 2019May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Perspectives from Coorom: Ongwen’s Kinsmen Express Optimism with Defense Performance …for me, I say the defense team so far has done their best in presenting their case.” Kakanyero agreed with all the above perspectives. “The community feels the defense team…
Bosco Ntaganda February 11, 2019April 22, 2021 by International Justice Monitor Q&A with Defense Lawyer Stéphane Bourgon Reflecting on Ntaganda’s Trial: Part I …the final decision was delayed to ensure this was the best strategy in the circumstances, the ultimate decision was clear and simple. From the beginning, as can be seen from…
Guatemala Trials November 26, 2018December 15, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Ex-Special Forces Soldier Sentenced to 5,160 Years for Role in Las Dos Erres Massacre …of reparations best characterized as “integral.” The court ordered measures to protect the survivor-witnesses; ordered psychological assistance for survivors; and ordered a series of commemorative acts for the survivors and…
Thomas Kwoyelo November 19, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Ugandan Court Rules on Victims’ Participation and Bail as Thomas Kwoyelo Denies all 93 Charges Leveled Against Him …held before the International Crimes Division (ICD) sitting at the High Court in Gulu, November 12 – 15, 2018. During the same hearings, the ICD also approved the applications of…
Dominic Ongwen September 14, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Manoba and Cox: There is a Conspiracy of Silence About Male Victims of Sex Crimes …Ugandan, has practiced criminal law for more than 15 years. Cox, a Chilean, has been a criminal defense lawyer for more than 20 years. They represent 2,605 victims, most of…
Dominic Ongwen September 13, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Manoba and Cox: Victims Should be Allowed to Ask Questions About All Issues …Ugandan, has practiced criminal law for more than 15 years. Cox, a Chilean, has been a criminal defense lawyer for more than 20 years. They represent 2,605 victims, most of…
Dominic Ongwen September 10, 2018May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Manoba and Cox: ICC System Poses Many Challenges for Victims’ Lawyers …Ugandan, has practiced criminal law for more than 15 years. Cox, a Chilean, has been a criminal defense lawyer for more than 20 years. They represent 2,605 victims, most of…
Bosco Ntaganda September 4, 2018April 22, 2021 by Wairagala Wakabi Here’s What Ntaganda Told ICC Judges on the Last Day of His Trial …August 30, 2018. Ntaganda denies all charges, which prosecutors say stemmed from his conduct and that of troops during ethnic conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province in…
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 …outreach office in Uganda, the defense lawyers, led by Krispus Ayena Odongo and Thomas Obhof, met with various stakeholders from August 17 – 22, 2018, including civil society organizations, religious…
Dominic Ongwen August 16, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Community Members in Northern Uganda Prefer Individual Reparations …cash payouts to items for livelihood support. According to Wilfred, “The best individual compensation would be money because things like animals often come with issues like corruption by the people…