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ICC confirms 39 war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony

International Actions Single source Uganda (national) 6 Nov 2025 Severity: 1/5

According to ChimpReports, International Criminal Court judges confirmed 39 charges against Lord's Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony in his absence. The charges relate to crimes allegedly committed in northern Uganda between 2002 and 2005, including murder, rape, sexual slavery and the use of child soldiers. Kony remains at large; the ICC issued its arrest warrant in 2005.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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