The Thomas Lubanga Trial - Dangerous for Children
The decision to sentence Thomas Lubanga to only 14 years (6 of which he has already served) is dangerous for children ? it suggest a moral equivalence between gross and widespread violations of children with much lesser crimes. Military commanders in the field already know that the chances of ending up in court are remote. They now know that even if they are convicted the penalty will be so short that they can expect to return home and live out their retirement in freedom and comfort.
Congo warlord jailed for 14 years in landmark case
Lubanga guilty of abducting boys and girls under the age of 15 and forcing them to fight in a war in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002 and 2003
African biosafety still neglected
[JOHANNESBURG] The implementation of biosafety practices is being hampered by inadequate laboratory equipment and training across Africa, a conference has heard.
Lack of contraception costs over 100,000 lives a year - expert
Family planning is neglected "Cinderella" of global health, say experts ahead of international summit