Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The defence lawyers of Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Joseph Kony have said they are ready to mount a strong challenge to the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmations of charges against Kony despite his absence. The ICC has scheduled the confirmation of charges …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The confirmation of charges hearing in the case of the fugitive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel outfit will not take place in Uganda, the Pre-Trial Chamber at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled. Last year, the ICC prosecutor requested the …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lord Resistance Army (LRA) war victims in West Nile have renewed their demand for compensation. The 1,102 members under their umbrella organization West Nile Kony War Victims Association lost money, merchandise and motor vehicles among other property between 1992 and 1997 during the …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet is drafting a document to guide the implementation of the reparations order for victims of convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel Commander Dominic Ongwen in Northern Uganda. State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Dr Kenneth Omona disclosed over the weekend that the …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The registration of victims in the case of Dominic Ongwen will start in January 2025. This is in fulfilment of the implementation of the repartition order issued by the International Criminal Court. On February 28, 2024, the Trial Chamber IX issued an order for …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo have expressed concerns that an appeal by the Attorney General against a court order on reparations could further delay their quest for justice. The International Crimes Division of the High Court, …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the high Court of Uganda has ordered the government to compensate the victims of convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. The ruling delivered on Monday at the Gulu High Court follows an application filed by …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are in high gear for the fourth edition of the annual Acholi Cultural Festival, one of the largest cultural get-togethers of the Acholi community to celebrate and showcase their diverse tradition. This year’s festival organized by the Acholi Cultural Institution will be held at …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has asked judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court to dismiss an application demanding the court to order government to compensate victims of atrocities committed by convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. This follows …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Defence team of elusive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel leader Joseph Kony have arrived in Northern Uganda, the epicentre of the two-decade LRA insurgencies to engage with key stakeholders on the case of Kony before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Led by Peter Hayne, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
