Category Archives: northern Uganda

There is Nothing Extraordinary about the Prosecution of Dominic Ongwen

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Mark Kersten

JiC’s symposium on the trial of Dominic Ongwen and the prosecution of child soldiers continues with this contribution by Alex Whiting. Alex is a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he focuses on international and domestic prosecution issues. He … Continue reading →

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What Counts against Ongwen – Effectiveness at the Price of Efficiency?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Danya Chaikel joins JiC for this fourth installment in our ongoing symposium on the trial of Dominic Ongwen and the prosecution of child soldiers. Danya is a lawyer and independent legal consultant specialising in international criminal law and human rights. … Continue reading →

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The Ongwen Trial and the Struggle for Justice in Northern Uganda

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Rosebell Kagumire joins JiC for the second installation in our ongoing symposium on Dominic Ongwen and the prosecution of child soldiers. Rosebell is a Ugandan journalist, communications specialist, public speaker and award-winning blogger. She has over 10 years experience working … Continue reading →

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Rupturing Official Histories in the Trial of Dominic Ongwen

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Mark Kersten

Continuing our symposium on the trial of Dominic Ongwen and the prosecution of child soldiers, Adam Branch joins JiC for this piece on how the Ongwen trial fits within the dominant narratives of the war. Adam is a Lecturer in … Continue reading →

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The Life and Times of Dominic Ongwen, Child Soldier and LRA Commander

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mark Kersten

In the first piece for JiC’s symposium on The Dominic Ongwen Trial and the Prosecution of Child Soldiers, Ledio Cakaj joins JiC for this fascinating account of the life of LRA commander and former child soldier, Dominic Ongwen. Ledio is … Continue reading →

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