Congo Trial Provides Justice Without Theatrics
Nicole Fritz February 22, 2011
BLOG
Far from the theatrics of recent weeks, the mobile court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo points the way to enhanced delivery of international criminal justice.
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Fizi Diary: Guilty!
Kelly Askin February 22, 2011
BLOG
In an unprecedented decision, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has convicted four military officers on charges of rape and terrorism as crimes against humanity.
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The Discourse of Tribalism in Kenya
Mugambi Kiai February 22, 2011
BLOG
Kenya can no longer stomach the unhealthy discourse of tribalism. Strong nationhood will be achieved only through celebrating our diversity and uniting despite differences.
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Fizi Diary: Ending the War on Women's Bodies in Congo
Richard Lee February 21, 2011
BLOG
Raped, robbed, and abandoned. But women from the village of Fizi still had the strength to come forward and tell their stories, culminating in the war-crimes conviction of the lead perpetrator.
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Why the Katanga Trial Matters
Kelly Askin February 20, 2011
BLOG
Although the war-crimes trial of Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui has received scant attention so far, it represents a major success story for international justice and for victims in the Congo.
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Fizi Diary: Finally, Justice For All?
Kelly Askin February 18, 2011
BLOG
The International Criminal Court tries the most notorious war criminals. But it can only handle a finite number of cases, leaving thousands of crimes unpunished. The Fizi rape trial shows how local courts can fill the void.
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