The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | A former militia leader from the Central African Republic known as “Colonel Rambo” was tortured in detention before his transfer to The Hague on war crimes charges, his lawyer said Friday. The arrest of Alfred Yekatom, who made his first appearance at the International …
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The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | A former Central African militia leader Alfred Yekatom, also known as “Colonel Rambo” will face international war crimes judges for the first time Friday, the International Criminal Court said. “The initial appearance of Alfred Yekatom… is scheduled for Friday, November 23, at 11 am …
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The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | A former Central African Republic militia leader nicknamed “Colonel Rambo” arrived on Saturday in The Hague, where he will stand trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. Currently a lawmaker, Alfred Yekatom’s extradition was the first of its …
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Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The International Criminal Court (ICC) marked its 20th anniversary on July 17. Maria Mabinty Kamara, the ICC Outreach Officer for Uganda spoke to Ronald Musoke on why the court remains important. How would you rate the performance of the ICC over the last 20 years? …
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But what is its future in Uganda? Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The International Criminal Court’s 20 year anniversary on July 17 has been a day of reflection for experts on justice and victims of injustice. As the day, which also marks the World Day for International Justice, was being …
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Malaysia and Jersey remain in ICC World Cricket League Division 4, Vanuatu and Bermuda are relegated to Division 5 Kuala, Lumpar, | THE INDEPENDENT | On another exciting final day’s play at an ICC World Cricket League tournament, this time Division 4 in Malaysia, both Uganda and Denmark secured qualification to …
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Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday, the ICC said, following requests to investigate deadly violence in DR Congo. Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda is due to meet with government officials and judicial institutions and hold a press conference on Thursday, the …
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Uganda ?? 249/5 Bermuda ?? 60 all out (Uganda wins by 189 runs) Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | Captain Roger Mukasa scored an impressive 97 runs from 135 balls including six fours as Uganda put her ICC World Cricket League Division 4 hopes back on track on Monday. The …
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Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda faces Bermuda on Monday in one of four must-win games the team faces if they are to keep alive hopes of advancing to the ICC World Cricket League Division 3. Uganda, one of the favourites of this tournament, find themselves in this position …
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The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | The world war crimes court’s chief prosecutor Sunday called for an end to ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, warning that the court could try those who commit gross atrocities. “The resort to violence must stop,” Fatou Bensouda said in a statement issued by the …
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