News | Luis Moreno-Ocampo
| ICC reverses decision on the interim release of Jean-Pierre Bemba | |
ICC - December 2, 2009 | |
 | Today, on 2 December 2009, Judge Akua Kuenyehia, Presiding Judge of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC), delivered a summary of the judgment reversing the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber II that had granted the request of Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo for interim release, albeit under conditions. |
| ICC: Jean-Pierre Bemba interim release suspended pending final decision on appeal | |
ICC - September 3, 2009 | |
 | The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court decided to grant suspensive effect to the Prosecutor’s Appeal against the Pre-Trial Chamber II decision, dated 14 August 2009, which granted Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo “conditional release”. Hence, implementation of the decision on interim release is suspended pending the final decision on the merits of the Prosecution’s Appeal. |
| ICC Prosecutor appeals decision to release Jean-Pierre Bemba | |
ICC - August 25, 2009 | |
 | Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo also requested suspensive effect to the appeal, so that there is no possibility of Mr. Bemba’s release while it is under consideration by the Appeals Chamber. |
| International Criminal Court gives Jean-Pierre Bemba conditional release | |
ICC - August 14, 2009 | |
 | Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court decided to grant the request of Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo for interim release, albeit under conditions. The implementation of this decision is deferred pending a determination in which State Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo will be released and which set of conditions shall be imposed. |
| More work remains to ensure justice for war crimes victims, says head of ICC | |
UN News - July 17, 2009 | |
 | The creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its achievements to date are vital to ensuring justice for millions around the world, but much more work remains to be done to advance this noble ideal, according to the head of the landmark institution that was established 11 years ago today. |
| Senator Jeannot Bemba Saolona Dies at 67 | |
Congo News Agency - July 3, 2009 | |
 | Senator Jeannot Bemba Saolona died on Wednesday night at the Saint-Jean hospital in Brussels. He was one of the most well-known Congolese businessmen and the father of former Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba. |
| International Criminal Court Prosecutor Investigating Laurent Nkunda and CNDP for War Crimes | |
ICC - November 4, 2008 | |
 | The Prosecutor again urges all actors, including regional and international organizations, to support and work together with the DRC authorities, in particular in the execution of the arrest warrant issued by the ICC against Bosco Ntaganda. He plays an active role in the current conflict in North Kivu as the chief of staff of Laurent Nkunda's Congrès National pour la Défense du Peuple (CNDP), and in this context, is accused of participating in the ongoing commission of crimes. |
| World Criminal Court to Hear First Case | |
VOA News - January 29, 2007 | |
 | In a historic decision, judges at the International Criminal Court are poised to begin hearing their first case. Judges found there was enough evidence against Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga to send him to trial for recruiting and using child soldiers to fight his war in the eastern Ituri region of the country. Lauren Comiteau reports from the court in The Hague. |
