According to the defence lawyers, the Pre-Trial Chamber denied the request, relying on the financial burden to the Court, and “inherent challenges and potential dangers” by transferring parts of the Court’s operation to the field.
Maria Kamara Mabinty, the ICC Public Information and Outreach Officer for Uganda told Journalists Thursday in Gulu city that targeted outreaches and notifications efforts are currently being undertaken by the ICC to ensure Kony gets information about the new date of the confirmation of charges hearing.
Omona told Uganda Radio Network at the weekend that the government is also making a move to seek the guidance of the cabinet on how it will work closely with the ICC in identifying eligible victims for reparations.
Moses Draku, the Principal Communications Officer at Amnesty Commission Uganda, explained that the amnesty certificates shield the former fighters from prosecution for crimes committed during the rebellion. The returnees have undergone vocational training in various fields, such as carpentry and tailoring, equipping them with the skills to lead independent lives.
Justice Michael Elubu in his sentencing judgement noted that the 40 year’s jail sentence on murder charges properly reflects the overall criminality of Thomas Kwoyelo.
Juliet Harty Hatanga, the Deputy Registrar of the ICD told Uganda Radio Network in an interview the judgment in the case will be a landmark for the court which has been handling the trial for over a decade.
Kony revealed that on the night he was arrested, a spirit known as Mama Cellini from Sudan had told him that Kwoyelo was innocent. The spirit, a guardian of the sick people reportedly cautioned him that if he killed Kwoyelo, he would also be killed the same way.
In a ruling, Justice Duncan Gaswaga noted that since the accused has asserted the rights against self-incrimination by opting to give an unsworn statement, he loses the right to the assistance of the counsel although he gains the advantage of not being cross-examined.
The Judges have set October 15 this year as the date for the commencement of confirmation of charges hearing against Kony in his absentia should he not appear. He faces 33 counts of charges of war crimes and crimes against Humanity allegedly committed between July 1, 2002, and December 31, 2005, in northern Uganda.
Charles Obalim, a Veterinary Officer in Gulu City explains that dogs are excellent at smelling hormones released by the human body when they are stressed, which can’t be sensed by human beings.
State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny told journalists at a press briefing Thursday that the returnees will be hosted at the former SOS Children's Village facility in Pece-Laroo Division in Gulu City.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview Wednesday in Gulu City, Ali revealed that his father had become a threat to his life and her mother prompting his escape.
Kilama like many of the survivors says time is no longer on their side, especially for those ailing and have been waiting for compensation for the atrocities committed under the command of Ongwen.
William Odoki, a survivor of the attack, shared his harrowing experience during an interview with Uganda Radio Network.
Odoki revealed that the LRA rebels approached the IDP camp through Pagak Primary School, catching the deployed UPDF soldiers off guard.
Speaking through his defense lawyers on Monday, Kwoyelo alleged that some of the correspondents presented in court recently are new and could be fabricated with the intent to add more evidence to pin him.
Kwoyelo noted that he had spent 13 years behind bars and wasn’t sure whether he would be convicted or walk a free man arguing that it was senseless to return to court.
Justice Bashaija who also heads the International Crimes Division of the High Court was appointed a month ago by Principal Judge Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija.
For four hours and thirty minutes, the Office of the ICC Prosecutor led by Senior Trial Lawyer, Benjamin Gumpert presented to the judges a wrap up of key issues that had already been presented during the course of 231 day trial that started on December 6, 2016.
