National tribunals
The country administers justice itself
National courts are the pillars of justice within each country, responsible for applying laws and delivering fair judgments for offenses ranging from civil disputes to the most serious crimes. Their functioning reflects the diversity of legal systems around the world and plays a central role in protecting citizens' rights, maintaining public order, and promoting justice. Justice Info covers the prosecutions and trials conducted before these national courts when they pertain to crimes under international law.
New rape trial near victims in eastern DRC
A Congolese military tribunal has since early September been trying a militia leader and four militia members in local hearings for numerous acts of rape committed in South Kivu. More than 190 victims of sexual violence are civil parties in this trial.
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