Joseph Kony remains at large. But the law is catching up with him. Whether in The Hague or in Uganda, his crimes are etched into history, and the pursuit of justice continues.
By Chowoo Willy
Welcome to the Elephant Media Podcast. Today, we bring you an in-depth special episode: On the Trail of Joseph Kony – The Elusive Leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army.
For nearly two decades, Joseph Kony has remained one of the world’s most wanted fugitives. His crimes – abductions, mass killings, child soldier conscription, and sexual slavery – have scarred Northern Uganda and parts of Central Africa. And now, in 2025, the International Criminal Court in The Hague is preparing a historic move: the confirmation of charges against him – in absentia. But what does this mean for victims, for Uganda, and international justice?
On June 3, 2025, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court upheld a landmark decision allowing confirmation of charges proceedings to proceed in absentia against Fugitive leader Ugandan Warlord Joseph Kony. The Appeals Chamber confirmed that Article 61 (2) (b) of the Rome Statute permits such proceedings when a suspect cannot be found and all reasonable steps have been taken to secure their appearance before the court.
Our writer- Chowoo Willy- talked to the prosecution lawyer, the defence team, and outreach coordinators at the ICC, as they unpack the complexities of this unprecedented legal process
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