The Thomas Lubanga trial today heard evidence from a defense witness who testified via video link from Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Before the start of her testimony, all of which was to be given in closed session, Judge Adrian Fulford advised that since the witness was vulnerable, questions should be…
Thomas Lubanga’s attorneys have asked for permission for one of the defense witnesses to testify via video link from Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They said traveling to The Hague would be cumbersome for the “extremely vulnerable” witnesses. Judges Adrian Fulford, Elizabeth Odio Benito, and René Blattmann ruled on February 10, 2010…
The fourth witness called by the defense in the Thomas Lubanga trial appeared in court today but did not give any evidence in public session. The witness testified with protective measures including face and voice recognition. The start of today’s hearing was delayed by an hour and a half, due to what Judge Adrian Fulford…
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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