ICC on Joseph Kony, final decision on charges expected within 60 days

The International Criminal Court has concluded a confirmation of charges hearing in the case against fugitive Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony. This is a significant step in the decades-long pursuit of justice for atrocities committed in northern Uganda. Despite Kony’s absence, the two-day hearing allowed judges to assess whether sufficient evidence exists to commit the case to trial, with a decision expected within 60 days. Lydia Felly Akullu has more…