Kony Charged with War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity

On November sixth, the International Criminal Court confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. Kony, who led the rebel Lords Resistance Army, faces thirty-nine counts, including murder, rape, using child soldiers, sexual slavery, and forced pregnancy. The court ruled that Kony could be formally charged with all counts, despite his absence. Kony, the courts longest-standing fugitive, remains at large, with ongoing efforts to track and apprehend him. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.