Document #1003210

BBC News (Author)

DR Congo rebel due in Hague court

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4824772.stm

ecoi.net description:
On 17 March Thomas Lubanga, leader of the ethnic rebel group called Hema Union of Congolese Patriots, was transferred to International Criminal Court (ICC) custody; Lubanga will face 3 charges related to use of children under 15 years in armed groups
Country:
Congo, Democratic Republic
Source:
BBC News (Author)
Published:
20 March 2006
Original link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4824772.stm
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1003210 (former ID 47017)

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