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Article: A step forward for international justice; Inaugural trial for a permanent war crimes court is latest move to rein in world's worst criminals.(USA)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- March 22, 2006
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Byline: Peter Grier Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
WASHINGTON -- As court appearances go, it was short - particularly considering the gravity of the defendant's alleged crimes. On Monday, Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga stood before the International Criminal Court for 30 minutes. He wore a dark suit and yellow tie, and gave his occupation as "politician."
Still, for the cause of international justice, this exchange may have been a big step. Mr. Lubanga is the first suspect to stand trial before The Hague-based permanent war crimes tribunal. Four years after its creation, the ICC is finally in business.
The ICC is controversial ...