Headline Title:
Landmark ICC verdict over use of child soldiers
The conviction of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, the leader of a Congolese armed group, for using children in armed conflict shows the International Criminal Court (ICC) can bring the world’s worst offender
In its landmark first verdict, the International Criminal Court convicted Thomas Lubanga Dyilo for the war crime of using child soldiers in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
VIDEO: ICC 10th anniversary
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Congo (Kinshasa)
2° 36' 14.2632" S, 25° 53' 1.6404" E
“Today’s verdict will give pause to those around the world who commit the horrific crime of using and abusing children both on and off the battlefield. ”
Source:
Michael Bochenek, Director of Amnesty International’s Law and Policy Programme
Date:
Wed, 14/03/2012
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Children at war, creating hope for the future
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Report, 10 October 2006
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Campaign for International Justice
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Amnesty International's Campaign for International Justice
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Support UN role in arresting International Criminal Court fugitives
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Online campaign
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International Criminal Court
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Las iniciativas para detener a Joseph Kony deben respetar los derechos humanos
La detención de Joseph Kony, destacado dirigente del Ejército de Resistencia del Señor, debe llevarse a cabo de acuerdo con las nomas de derechos humanos, ha declarado hoy Amnistía Internacional tr
Según ha documentado la campaña que propugna la detención de Kony en 2012, se ha acusado al dirigente del Ejército de Resistencia del Señor de cometer crímenes de lesa humanidad y crímenes de guerra.
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Joseph Kony prominent leader of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA)_es
Twitter Tag:
uganda
Story Location:
Kampala
Uganda
0° 18' 56.0016" N, 32° 33' 56.0016" E
Headline Title:
Arrêter Joseph Kony, mais dans le respect des droits humains
Les opérations visant à arrêter Joseph Kony, dirigeant bien connu de l'Armée de résistance du Seigneur (LRA), doivent se dérouler dans le respect des normes relatives aux droits humains, a déclaré
Le dirigeant de l'Armée de résistance du Seigneur (LRA) est inculpé de crimes contre l'humanité et de crimes de guerre, comme l'explique la campagne Kony 2012.
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Joseph Kony prominent leader of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA)_fr
Twitter Tag:
uganda
Story Location:
Kampala
Uganda
0° 18' 56.0016" N, 32° 33' 56.0016" E
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République centrafricaine. Après des décennies de violence, il est temps d'agir
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Rapport, 20 octobre 2011
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Ouganda : l'amnistie accordée à un commandant du LRA constitue un « revers » pour la justice
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Nouvelle, 23 septembre 2011
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Les Nations unies ne doivent pas aider des fugitifs à échapper à la justice international
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Communiqué de presse, 18 février 2009
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Efforts to arrest Joseph Kony must respect human rights
The arrest of Joseph Kony, a prominent leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), must be carried out in accordance with human rights standards, Amnesty International said today following the mass
The Lord's Resistance Army leader is charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes as documented by the Kony 2012 campaign.
Media Node:
Joseph Kony prominent leader of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA)
Twitter Tag:
uganda
Story Location:
Kampala
Uganda
0° 18' 56.0016" N, 32° 33' 56.0016" E
Las fuerzas de seguridad de la República Democrática del Congo deben poner fin a una serie de detenciones por motivos políticos, en particular las detenciones arbitrarias e ilegales producidas tras las controvertidas elecciones, ha manifestado hoy Amnistía Internacional.
Les forces de sécurité de la République démocratique du Congo doivent mettre fin à une vague d'arrestations politiques, et en particulier aux arrestations arbitraires et illégales menées à la suite de l'élection présidentielle aux résultats contestés, a déclaré Amnesty International lundi 19 décembre.
Les forces de sécurité de la République démocratique du Congo doivent mettre fin à une vague d'arrestations politiques, et en particulier aux arrestations arbitraires et illégales menées à la suite
Security forces in Democratic Republic of Congo must halt a series of politically motivated arrests, including arbitrary and unlawful arrests following disputed elections, Amnesty International said today.
Security forces in Democratic Republic of Congo must halt a series of politically motivated arrests, including arbitrary and unlawful arrests following disputed elections, Amnesty International sai
Headline Title:
DRC: Post-election intimidation through arrests must end
Security forces in Democratic Republic of Congo must halt a series of politically motivated arrests, including arbitrary and unlawful arrests following disputed elections, Amnesty International sai
Members of the opposition in the DRC have been targeted in dozens of politically motivated arrests by the security forces since elections last month.
Media Node:
DRC post-election turmoil
Story Location:
Congo (Kinshasa)
4° 19' 0.4332" S, 15° 18' 53.7876" E
“The Congolese security forces seem to be taking advantage of the tense climate of uncertainty following the recent elections to carry out this series of politically motivated arrests. ”
Source:
Paule Rigaud, Amnesty International’s Deputy Africa Programme Director
Date:
Mon, 19/12/2011
URL:
Democratic Republic of Congo: Rebuttal of a statement by a non-authorised person in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Description:
Public statement, 14 December 2011
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: From occasional outrage to sustained response - the need for the Human Rights Council to play a role in the areas of judicial reform and the fight against impunity
Description:
Public statement, 12 September 2011
Aprovecha que el nuevo gobierno congoleño asumirá el poder en breve para ejercer presión de forma que se lleve a cabo una verdadera reforma del sistema de justicia. Ayuda a convencer al presidente y al gobierno de que deben ofrecer a las víctimas de graves violaciones de derechos humanos justicia, verdad y reparación.
Le instamos a que haga de la lucha contra la impunidad su prioridad.
بما أن الحكومة الكونغولية الجديد ستبدأ عملها قريباً، فبإمكانك اغتنام هذه الفرصة لممارسة الضغط عليها من أجل إجراء الإصلاح الحقيقي لنظام العدالة. والمساعدة في إقناع كل من الرئيس والحكومة لإقامة العدالة وإظهار الحقيقة لضحايا الانتهاكات الجسيمة لحقوق الإنسان
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