Lubanga trial stopped - again

The Thomas Lubanga trial is on hold for the second time. Same reason as before, prosecutors refusing to comply with judges' orders. Rumour has it they're going to cave in and give up the identity of so-called witness 143 but after two major delays, 18 months on trial and 5 years in custody, how fair can Lubanga's trial actually be - even if they do get going again? The defence will undoubtedly be asking for his release.

Land issues complicate refugees' return

A story from my recent trip to the DRC on the return of Congolese refugees who have been living in Rwanda for more than 15 years.


IRIN Africa | DRC-RWANDA: Land rows complicate refugees’ return | Great Lakes | DRC Rwanda | Early Warning Refugees/IDPs | Feature

Justice for rape victims - no chance

Another DRC piece on the total failure of the justice system


IRIN Africa | DRC: Behind bars for rape | Great Lakes | DRC | Gender Issues Health & Nutrition Human Rights Conflict | Feature

Rape survivors in DRC abused by legal system

My story from the DRC about the struggle of raped women for justice

IRIN Africa | DRC: Getting away with rape | Great Lakes | DRC | Gender Issues Human Rights Conflict | Feature