Ex-DRC top militia awaiting fate
2008-07-08 08:21
The Hague - Former Democratic Republic of Congo militia chief Thomas Lubanga would remain in detention after the International Criminal Court suspended his release on Monday pending an appeal by prosecutors.
The appeals chamber granted an application by the prosecution for Lubanga to remain in custody pending the outcome of its appeal against the court's decision to free him, a court document said.
"The request for suspensive effect of the appeal ... is granted." The court last week ordered Lubanga to be released from detention over a delay in his war crimes trial.
- AFP