Lubanga Found Guilty: Opinion Divided in Congo

Published: 20 Mar 2012

The run up to the International Criminal Court (ICC) verdict in Ituri was marked by fear and anticipation, highlighted by rumors that the judgment would be favorable to Thomas Lubanga. Since the announcement of the verdict last week, there have been no major security incidents, but the mood remains tense and a serious national debate…

Lubanga Found Guilty: Opinion Divided in Congo

Published: 20 Mar 2012

The run up to the International Criminal Court (ICC) verdict in Ituri was marked by fear and anticipation, highlighted by rumors that the judgment would be favorable to Thomas Lubanga. Since the announcement of the verdict last week, there have been no major security incidents, but the mood remains tense and a serious national debate…

Steps Towards Justice, Frustrated Hopes: Reflecting on the Impact of the ICC in Ituri, Just Justice: Civil Society, international justice and the search for accountability in Africa

Published: 14 Mar 2012

On 14 March 2012, the International Criminal Court (ICC) will hand down its first verdict in the case of former rebel leader Thomas Lubanga of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As Iturians anxiously await the verdict, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the impact that the investigation and trial, alongside other activities…

Fear and Anticipation in Ituri Ahead of the ICC’s First Verdict

Published: 13 Mar 2012

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will announce its first verdict in the case of Thomas Lubanga, former leader of the Congolese rebel group, the Union des Patriots Congolais (UPC) tomorrow. In eastern DRC’s Ituri region, where Lubanga led the UPC and is accused of committing the crimes for which he is on trial, all eyes…