ICC appeals judges greenlight first in absentia hearing over Ugandan rebel leader Kony

ICC appeals judges approve first-ever ‘in absentia’ hearing against Uganda warlord Joseph Kony

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday authorized the tribunal’s landmark in absentia hearing, paving the way for trial proceedings against the fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony to move forward despite his continued evasion of arrest. Judicial proceedings at the ICC are comprised of two phases at the first instance trial level, which are the confirmation and trial proceedings, enshrined under Article 61 and A…

Kony Case: ICC hearing over Ugandan rebel leader to proceed in absentia

ICC appeals judges gave their final greenlight for a confirmation of charges hearing in the case against Joseph Kony.

ICC Sanctions Historic In Absentia Hearing Against Joseph Kony

The International Criminal Court has approved its first in absentia hearing for Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony over war crimes. Despite unknown whereabouts, a confirmation of charges hearing is set. This case paves the way for similar proceedings against high-profile figures, capturing significant global attention.

ICC appeals judges greenlight first in absentia hearing over Ugandan rebel leader Kony

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have given the final greenlight for the tribunal’s first in absentia hearing.

ICC appeals judges greenlight first in absentia hearing over Ugandan rebel leader

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have given the final greenlight for the tribunal’s first in absentia hearing

Fugitive Ugandan warlord's ICC hearing to go ahead

The International Criminal Court will hear the war crimes charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony later this year after judges rejected an appeal from his defence team.