Former DRC vice-president on trial for War Crimes
Former DRC vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba's trial for war crimes has begun in the Hague
The trail of former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, for war crimes has begun at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. He denied charges that his rebel troops committed rape, murder and pillage against civilians in neighbouring Central AFrican Republic eight years ago.
Also in the news this week: reaction to Gambia cutting diplomatic ties with Iran. Coptic Christians clash with police in Egypt over the right to build a church. President Obama's strategy for disarming the LRA in Uganda. Plus, Ghana's standards board rules on second-hand underwear.
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