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M23 Rebel Leader Bosco Ntaganda Pleads 'Not Guilty' at the International Criminal Court
Posted by Carrie Beason on Mar 26, 2013
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In a bizarre turn of events, M23 rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda surrendered to the U.S. Embassy in Kigali on March 18th amidst swirling rumors of his presence in Rwanda, reports of internal fighting among M23 factions, and an impending peace deal between rebels and the Congolese government.

Politico Op-Ed: U.S. must act on Congo now
Posted by JD Stier on Mar 26, 2013
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This op-ed originally appeared on Politico.

On March 18, one of the world’s worst warlords, Bosco Ntaganda, turned himself in to the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda. Ntaganda, also known as “The Terminator,” is the leader of several brutal armed groups and army units, including the M23, that have terrorized eastern Congo for over a decade. He is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

5 Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
Posted by Laura Heaton on Mar 22, 2013

A weekly round-up of must-read stories, posted every Friday.

Most-Wanted Warlord Ntaganda in U.S. Custody While Rwandan Authorities Detain Other Key M23 Officials
Posted by Enough Team on Mar 19, 2013

In a startling development yesterday, Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda turned up unannounced at the U.S. embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, asking to be transferred to the International Criminal Court. Ntaganda's decision to surrender is a consequence of a profound crisis within M23.

USA Today Op-ed: Lessons from Darfur, 10 Years Later
Posted by John Prendergast on Mar 19, 2013
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After our first trip to Darfur together nearly a decade ago, we were certain that the enormity of the human rights crimes unfolding there would result in a major international response.