Dominic Ongwen April 17, 2019May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Perspectives from Coorom: Community Members Ready to Accept and Welcome Ongwen if Acquitted, Relatives Say …phone at least once every two weeks, and we talk. He tells me stories about his life in [the] Netherlands, and I tell him stories about the life back home….
March 29, 2019 by Wairagala Wakabi Judges Affirm Joinder of Two Former Central African Militia Leaders’ Cases …the defense. They added: “Submissions from the parties assist and inform the chamber in reaching its decision but, ultimately, the chamber is best placed to assess whether a joinder of…
Dominic Ongwen March 28, 2019May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Perspectives from Coorom: Ongwen’s Kinsmen Express Optimism with Defense Performance …for me, I say the defense team so far has done their best in presenting their case.” Kakanyero agreed with all the above perspectives. “The community feels the defense team…
March 27, 2019March 28, 2019 by Taegin Reisman 'Complete Structural Change' Needed to Improve ICC Performance: Part I of Interview with Phil Clark …ICC website and laboriously taking local communities through how the website works. The frustration of many affected communities is that the Registry as a whole is often very reluctant to…
Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo March 15, 2019September 2, 2020 by Wairagala Wakabi Can Bemba’s ICC Awards Claim Succeed Where Two Others Failed? …an annual cost of €24,973, which totalled €124,866; €9,000 to buy a vehicle; and €270,000 to purchase a house. Ngudjolo also asked the court to order the implementation of awareness-raising…
Dominic Ongwen February 28, 2019May 11, 2021 by Tom Maliti Retired Ugandan Army Officer Tells ICC Ongwen is a Victim …sent his escorts to buy something in a shop. By the time the escort came back he had shot himself,” said Awich. He said the one who shot himself was…
Bosco Ntaganda February 11, 2019April 22, 2021 by International Justice Monitor Q&A with Defense Lawyer Stéphane Bourgon Reflecting on Ntaganda’s Trial: Part I …the final decision was delayed to ensure this was the best strategy in the circumstances, the ultimate decision was clear and simple. From the beginning, as can be seen from…
Guatemala Trials November 26, 2018December 15, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Ex-Special Forces Soldier Sentenced to 5,160 Years for Role in Las Dos Erres Massacre …of reparations best characterized as “integral.” The court ordered measures to protect the survivor-witnesses; ordered psychological assistance for survivors; and ordered a series of commemorative acts for the survivors and…
Thomas Kwoyelo November 19, 2018May 11, 2021 by Lino Owor Ogora Ugandan Court Rules on Victims’ Participation and Bail as Thomas Kwoyelo Denies all 93 Charges Leveled Against Him …they had not been given time to consult their clients on the matter. “It is in the best interest of victims to be catered for. In all fairness all parties…
Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo November 19, 2018September 2, 2020 by Wairagala Wakabi Bemba Seeks to Have His Assets Unfrozen by the ICC …his lawyers. Meanwhile, defense lawyers also said Bemba was unable to obtain a telephone contract, internet connection, buy an airplane ticket, or lease a car because he lacked a bank…