Posts Tagged ‘Elizabeth Odio Benito’


January 25, 2010

Two Victims Called Back At Defense’s Bidding

By Wairagala Wakabi

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…

June 12, 2009

Rape in Training Camp

By Rachel Irwin

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…

March 18, 2009

Pregnant Girls Forced to Abort

By Meribeth Deen

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…

February 3, 2009

Witness: Girls Used for “Sexual Service”

By Rachel Irwin

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…