Thomas lubanga dyilo biography of christopher

Lubanga was also involved in making decisions involving recruitment policy and along with co-perpetrators, participated in establishing a common plan to build an army for the purpose of gaining and maintaining political and military control over Ituri. Once recruited voluntarily or through force, children under the age of 15 were sent to military training camps, and were deployed as soldiers in Bunia, Tchomia, Kasenyi, and Bogoro and took part in fighting in areas including Kobu, Songolo, and Mongbwalu.

The Accused is charged, as an individual, jointly with another or through another person under Article 25 3 a of the Rome Statute, with Enlisting Child Soldiers, a crime against humanity under Article 8 2 e vii. Pre-Trial Chamber I issued a sealed arrest warrant for Lubanga on February 10, , which was unsealed on March 18, He was transferred to the Hague on March 16, Charges were confirmed against him on January 29, He was convicted on March 14, He was sentenced, on July 10, , to 14 years of imprisonment from which his time already spent in ICC custody will be deducted.

Press release. Decision on the confirmation of charges.

The trial of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo commenced on 26 January It The Lubanga trial follows in the footsteps of a rich history of.

Decision on the sentence Press release. Decision of the sentence Press release. Decision on reparations Press release. Decision upholding verdict Press release. Amended decision on reparations Press Release. Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Prosecutor v.