Kony Charged with War Crimes, Trial Hinges on His Capture

On November sixth, the International Criminal Court charged Joseph Kony, leader of the Lords Resistance Army, with war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court held its first in absentia hearing, with Kony not present. The prosecution highlighted the devastating impact on Northern Uganda, while the defense argued the proceedings violated Konys fair trial rights. This hearing sets a precedent for other prominent cases where suspects may not be detained.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.