The international criminal court is due to issue its first verdict on Wednesday in the trial of Thomas Lubanga, who is accused of recruiting child soldiers during the conflict in Congo. Photograph: Michael Kooren/AP The international criminal court is due to issue its first verdict on Wednesday in the trial of Thomas Lubanga, who is accused of recruiting child soldiers during the conflict in Congo
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