Posts Tagged ‘Thomas Lubanga Dyilo’


April 18, 2011

Evidence Phase of Trial Reaches End

By Judith Armatta

The defense final witness concluded his testimony today, predominantly in private session. In redirect examination, defense counsel Marc Desalliers questioned the witness about what the prosecution had asked him during their December 10, 2010 meeting concerning Dunji Mandro Konke, aka Kordo, who the prosecution alleges recruited child soldiers in the witness’s neighborhood. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo…

May 15, 2009

Victims Voices Must Not Jeopardise Fair Trial

By Yvonne McDermott

To date, 93 victims have been granted participation status in the trial of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, and although it is early days in the proceedings their presence is already being felt in the courtroom. Lubanga’s trial began on January 26 with the opening statements of seven victims’ representatives. The victims are mostly former child soldiers,…