Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Angelina Jolie visits War Crimes trial

THE HAGUE (AFP) – Oscar win-ner Angelina Jolie attended a war crimes trial in The Hague on Tuesday, hailing the bravery of youngsters who testified against Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga.

"Children deserve special protection. Using children in conflict is a heinous crime and destroys the very fabric of a society," said Jolie, who is a goodwill ambassador for the UN's refugee agency. More>>

PHOTO: Handout from the International Criminal Court (ICC) shows US actress Angelina Jolie (L) next to the ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo as she tours the ICC in The Hague. Angelina Jolie attended an audience of the war crimes trial of Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga (AFP/ICC-HO/Kim Vermaat).

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