Thomas Lubanga’s trial, which has been on a break since early this month, did not resume today as planned. Instead, it will restart this Thursday, April 29, 2010. The trial had been scheduled to resume last week following the end of the spring judicial recess, but disruptions to flights in Europe meant that many people…
Two victims participating in the Thomas Lubanga trial who had concluded giving their evidence have been called back to the witness box for more questioning at the bidding of the defense team. The prosecution and the legal representatives of the victims did not object to the request by the defense. During today’s hearing, Judge Adrian…
Girls recruited into Thomas Lubanga’s militia were raped by trainers and guards, a former soldier in the Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC) told the court today. In court for the third consecutive day, the witness is one of many who have testified about sexual violence in the militia’s training camps. “The trainers and other guards…
Abducted girls who became pregnant in the camps of Thomas Lubanga’s militia either had abortions or were chased away, according to a witness who said he was former militia soldier. Following a closed session, the International Criminal Court resumed public testimony on Wednesday with Judge Elizabeth Odio Benito asking the witness to clarify his statements…
Commanders in Thomas Lubanga’s militia used young kidnapped girls to provide “sexual services,” a former militia member told judges Tuesday at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. “I heard the cries of girls myself with my own ears,” said the anonymous witness, who continued his testimony from Friday. “There was a row of…
Thomas Lubanga on trial at the International Criminal Court. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is the first person to be tried by the International Criminal Court. A former rebel leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lubanga is accused of conscripting, enlisting, and using child soldiers. More
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