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- Born: 1960 in the Ituri region of CongoBBC NEWS: Profile: DR Congo militia leader Thomas Lubanga
- Former member of the group Union of Congolese Patriots in the Democratic Republic of CongoCNN: International Criminal Court sets first trial (January 13, 2009)
- Was arrested in 2005 by U.N. peace keepersBBC NEWS: Profile: DR Congo militia leader Thomas Lubanga
- Accused of enlisting children in the militant group of the wingCNN: International Criminal Court sets first trial (January 13, 2009)
- Will be tried in ICC; trial starting on January 26, 2009CNN: International Criminal Court sets first trial (January 13, 2009)
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Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is a former member of the Union of Congolese Patriots, a militant group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is being tried by the International Criminal Court for enlisting 30,000 children under the age of 15 in the fight for the Ituri region of Congo.CNN: International Criminal Court sets first trial (January 13, 2009)
Conflicting Accounts
The first witness called by the prosecution in Lubanga's trial, an alleged former child soldier, was expected to testify that he had been kidnapped en route to school and taken to a military training camp. Instead, the teenage witness said that this account was scripted for him and untrue.CS Monitor: Witness recants testimony during...Thomas Lubanga's trial (January 30, 2009)Union of Congolese Patriots
The Union of Congolese Patriots was involved in the fighting in the Ituri region of Congo which started in 1999. It was one of six militant groups that fought for control of the region, which is rich in gold resources. Members of the Ugandan army became involved in the fighting. About 50,000 people were killed. French troops eventually became involved to solve the conflict.BBC NEWS: Profile: DR Congo militia leader Thomas Lubanga-
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How was Thomas was able to change the gender on his birth certificate in Hawaii without bottom surgery? Struggling to do the same. Thanks! 2 AnswersI read the book he wrote about his life - Labor of Love. It discussed in detail many of his decisions and was a very interesting read. It made me question my ... read more -
Is JT Thomas Jr gay? 2 AnswersI don't think so. He may be a momma's boy but I didn't get a gay vibe from him. Spencer Duhm from the same season is gay and they look similar. Both are cute i... read more
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