Tension is greatest in DRC!

Democratic Republic of Congo had not organized poll since the Civil War (1998-2003), where there was five million deaths, and had the intention to bring back stability inside the country. So, the pending makes all people nervous about the final result. However, the Céni’s...

Efforts to Strengthen DRC Judiciary Floundering

Deployment of newly recruited magistrates snagged, seemingly leaving judiciary in east as flawed as ever.   By Passy Mubalama - International Justice - ICC ACR Issue 289, 23 Feb 11   Despite a recruitment drive more than a year ago in the Democratic...

The ICC Up Close

IWPR trainee who reports on ICC-related issues in eastern DRC pays visit to The Hague to witness firsthand the trials she follows back home. By Passy Mubalama - International...

Ex-Child Soldiers in DRC Drawn Back Into Military Ranks

Youngsters struggling to adapt to civilian life feel they have little option but to return to fighting.By Erick Kenzo - International Justice - ICCACR Issue 288,8 Feb 11 A lack of community support and persistent discrimination is being blamed for the...

Witnesses Speak of MLC Plunder

Courts told that looted property that was too heavy to be carried away was destroyed. By Wairagala Wakabi - International Justice - ICC ...

DRC Death Penalty Debate

Some activists say that the country is still too violent for its abolition. By Melanie Gouby, Passy Mubalama - International Justice - ICC ...

Goma Wedding Day Reflections

Congolese journalists speak of love, work and relationships as one of their colleagues prepares to tie the knot. By Melanie Gouby - International Justice - ICC ...

Witness Claims DRC Soldiers Raped Her

Prosecutors allege Congolese soldiers led by Bemba committed widespread abuses in CAR. By Wairagala Wakabi - International Justice - ICC ...

Illegal Mining Fuels DRC Conflict

Government crackdown appears to have done little to curb unlawful trade funding armed groups. By Taylor Toeka - International Justice - ICC ...

Firms Linked to Conflict Minerals May Face Prosecution

Prosecutors being urged to use pillage charge to curb illicit trade in natural resources.By Inna Lazareva - International Justice - ICCACR Issue 283,24 Dec 10 New proposals to pursue those who benefit from the illegal exploitation of minerals have been broadly...

ICC Under the Spotlight

IWPR’s international justice reporter Simon Jennings looks at the International Criminal Court’s achievements since it was founded eight years ago and considers what challenges lie ahead. By Simon Jennings ...

Bemba Casts Shadow on Upcoming DRC Election

Despite his detention at the ICC, indictee’s hold over western DRC remains strong. By IWPR reporters - International Justice - ICC ...

Bogoro Victim Recounts Traumatic Ordeal

Court hears disturbing details of sexual abuse by soldiers during Bogoro attack. By Anjana Sundaram - International Justice - ICC ...

Education System Failing Congolese Children

The high costs of education creates problems, with poorer pupils forced to drop out. By Héritier Maila - International Justice - ICC ...

Katanga Defence Say Witness Testimony Inconsistent

Alleged contradictions in prosecution witness’s account of events around Bogoro attack probed. By Anjana Sundaram - International Justice - ICC ...

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