ICC - Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court opens an investigation into Nothern Uganda

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court opens an investigation into Nothern Uganda

ICC-OTP-20040729-65

 Situation: Uganda

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, has determined that there is a reasonable basis to open an investigation into the situation concerning Northern Uganda, following the referral of the situation by Uganda in December 2003. The decision to open an investigation was taken after thorough analysis of available information in order to ensure that requirements of the Rome Statute are satisfied.

The Prosecutor has notified the States Parties to the ICC and other concerned states of his intention to start an investigation, in accordance with article 18 of the Rome Statute.

For questions and further information please contact Christian Palme, Public Relations Adviser of the OTP. He can be reached at + 31 (0) 70 515 8487 (office) or + 31 (0) 64 616 3997 (mobile).

 

Source: Office of the Prosecutor