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ICC opens confirmation of charges hearing against LRA leader Joseph Kony in absentia

International Actions Single source Uganda (national) 9 Sep 2025 Severity: 1/5

A panel of three International Criminal Court judges in The Hague began a three-day hearing of evidence on 39 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Lord's Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony in northern Uganda in 2003 and 2004. According to Xinhua, the proceedings are being held in his absence because he has not been arrested.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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