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There is something very profound about the judge reading out the names of some of those who suffered at the hands of the LRA #OngwenJudgement
"Government forces were not able to protect the civilian population"
#OngwenJudgement acknowledges the failure of Uganda Government during conflict in the Northern part of the country
#OngwenJudgement acknowledges the failure of Uganda Government during conflict in the Northern part of the country
For the LRA, abducting, killing, maiming, raping civilians was called "work"😥 #OngwenJudgement
Today judges at the ICC will deliver their verdict in the Dominic Ongwen case. He was accused of murder, torture, enslavement, & pillage as part of attacks on four camps in northern Uganda, SGBV crimes, conscription and use of child soldiers. #OngwenTrial
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Live stream of the Dominic Ongwen ICC verdict in Acholi here --->
Judge Bertram Schmitt describing the LRA's attacks on Pajule and Odek IDP camps in 2004 including fighters led by Dominic Ongwen: "Witnesses told us they were shaking with fear if they would not be able to carry loads [after being abducted by the rebels]." #OngwenTrial
