Trial of Thomas Lubange by ICC

Here are a few articles concerning the just begun trial by the International Criminal Court of former Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga. Lubanga is specifically charged with recruiting and using child soldiers.

DR Congo warlord witness retracts

Chaos reigns at International Criminal Court trial of Thomas Lubanga

Global court starts with a fumble. Warlord grins.

Lubanga on Trial at the ICC

The trial of Lubanga is a landmark event in the development of the International Criminal Court and in the fight for justice for the most helpless of civilians—children. However, if the Congolese government’s appalling support for Bosco Ntaganda is any indication, the battle against impunity and for accountability for egregious war crimes committed in the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II will undoubtedly be long and uphill.

Congo warlord stands trial in child soldier case