Statement by the Prosecutor Related to Crimes Committed in Barlonya Camp in Uganda

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Situation: Uganda

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno Ocampo, will investigate the crimes committed on Saturday 21 February 2004 in Barlonya camp, North Eastern Uganda. The latest reports estimate the number of deaths at over 200. These crimes are the most serious committed in the country since 1995, when 240 people were killed in Atiak, north of Lira. These crimes could fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC. The Court has responsibility for the prosecution of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, in order to bring an end to impunity for these crimes. The Office of the Prosecutor will take steps to ensure that the crimes committed in Barlonya camp will be investigated and that those bearing the greatest responsibility will be prosecuted.

Source: Office of the Prosecutor