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TRIAL International is a non-governmental organization fighting impunity for international crimes and supporting victims in their quest for justice since 2002. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/trialinternational
📌 #Paris: The Lumbala trial opened last week with jury selection, contextual testimonies, and the defendant’s decision to stop appearing in court. #UniversalJurisdiction #DRC
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
📌 #Paris: The Lumbala trial opened last week with jury selection, contextual testimonies, and the defendant’s decision to stop appearing in court. #UniversalJurisdiction #DRC
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
📌 The Lumbala trial opened last week with jury selection, contextual testimonies, and the defendant’s decision to stop appearing in court.
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📌 The Lumbala trial opened last week with jury selection, contextual testimonies, and the defendant’s decision to stop appearing in court.
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
📝 Read the summary ➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
🚨📢 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Roger Lumbala, on trial in France for complicity in crimes against humanity in the #DRC, has 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the French courts to try him.
He also 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 to protest the trial. More information: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
He also 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 to protest the trial. More information: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🚨📢 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Roger Lumbala, on trial in France for complicity in crimes against humanity in the #DRC, has 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the French courts to try him.
He also 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 to protest the trial. More information: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
He also 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 to protest the trial. More information: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: At the opening of his trial before the Cour d’assises in #Paris, Roger Lumbala dismissed his lawyers and has refused to continue to appear in court. He had cooperated throughout the four-year investigation that led to the opening of this historic trial. (1/3)
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: At the opening of his trial before the Cour d’assises in #Paris, Roger Lumbala dismissed his lawyers and has refused to continue to appear in court. He had cooperated throughout the four-year investigation that led to the opening of this historic trial. (1/3)
🚨 #DRC The trial of Roger Lumbala begins today, at the #Paris cour d’assises. #UniversalJurisdiction
The trial will examine the acts of violence committed during the operation known as “Erasing the Board.”
📖 Read the Q&A we have prepared with our partners: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
The trial will examine the acts of violence committed during the operation known as “Erasing the Board.”
📖 Read the Q&A we have prepared with our partners: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🚨 #DRC The trial of Roger Lumbala begins today, at the #Paris cour d’assises. #UniversalJurisdiction
The trial will examine the acts of violence committed during the operation known as “Erasing the Board.”
📖 Read the Q&A we have prepared with our partners: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
The trial will examine the acts of violence committed during the operation known as “Erasing the Board.”
📖 Read the Q&A we have prepared with our partners: trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
#DRC: 🚨 Roger Lumbala's trial opens in #Paris this Wednesday. Former leader of the RCD-N, he is being prosecuted for complicity in crimes against humanity. Together with our partners, we have prepared a Q&A to explain the significance of this trial 👇
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#DRC: 🚨 Roger Lumbala's trial opens in #Paris this Wednesday. Former leader of the RCD-N, he is being prosecuted for complicity in crimes against humanity. Together with our partners, we have prepared a Q&A to explain the significance of this trial 👇
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
In the #DRC, decades of impunity must come to an end.
Next month, the trial of Roger Lumbala begins in Paris — the first time a Congolese national will be tried in a foreign court for mass atrocities committed in the DRC more than two decades ago.
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
Next month, the trial of Roger Lumbala begins in Paris — the first time a Congolese national will be tried in a foreign court for mass atrocities committed in the DRC more than two decades ago.
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
October 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
In the #DRC, decades of impunity must come to an end.
Next month, the trial of Roger Lumbala begins in Paris — the first time a Congolese national will be tried in a foreign court for mass atrocities committed in the DRC more than two decades ago.
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
Next month, the trial of Roger Lumbala begins in Paris — the first time a Congolese national will be tried in a foreign court for mass atrocities committed in the DRC more than two decades ago.
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
🚨🇨🇩 Proud to kick off the Corporate Accountability Initiative (CAI), funded by the EU, last week in the DRC with a 3-day training for CSOs on tackling corporate crimes, incl. abuses linked to #privatesecurity.
First of 6 workshops with TRIAL International, OARSE RDC & partners.
First of 6 workshops with TRIAL International, OARSE RDC & partners.
August 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🚨🇨🇩 Proud to kick off the Corporate Accountability Initiative (CAI), funded by the EU, last week in the DRC with a 3-day training for CSOs on tackling corporate crimes, incl. abuses linked to #privatesecurity.
First of 6 workshops with TRIAL International, OARSE RDC & partners.
First of 6 workshops with TRIAL International, OARSE RDC & partners.
20 years ago, over 50 West African migrants were killed in #Gambia and justice is still pending. Today, we pay tribute to the victims. We believe that the massacre should be among the priority cases of the upcoming Gambian Special Mechanism 👉 More info: trialinternational.org/wp-content/u...
July 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
20 years ago, over 50 West African migrants were killed in #Gambia and justice is still pending. Today, we pay tribute to the victims. We believe that the massacre should be among the priority cases of the upcoming Gambian Special Mechanism 👉 More info: trialinternational.org/wp-content/u...
📢 Today, the Higher Court in Podgorica issued a verdict in the case of Slobodan Peković (also known as Slobodan Čurčić), the first wartime sexual violence case in Montenegro, sentencing him to 20 years in prison. 👇
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July 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
📢 Today, the Higher Court in Podgorica issued a verdict in the case of Slobodan Peković (also known as Slobodan Čurčić), the first wartime sexual violence case in Montenegro, sentencing him to 20 years in prison. 👇
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1/1 Exactly 30 years ago, genocide was committed in Srebrenica, one of the most serious war crimes in Europe in the 20th century.
On the International Day of Remembrance of the #genocideinSrebrenica, which the #UN General Assembly declared by adopting Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide last year,
On the International Day of Remembrance of the #genocideinSrebrenica, which the #UN General Assembly declared by adopting Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide last year,
July 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
1/1 Exactly 30 years ago, genocide was committed in Srebrenica, one of the most serious war crimes in Europe in the 20th century.
On the International Day of Remembrance of the #genocideinSrebrenica, which the #UN General Assembly declared by adopting Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide last year,
On the International Day of Remembrance of the #genocideinSrebrenica, which the #UN General Assembly declared by adopting Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide last year,
🔎 TRIAL International is looking for a consultant to coordinate, research and draft the 2026 edition of the #UniversalJurisdiction Annual Review (UJAR).
📌 Deadline for the submissions of tenders: 10 August 2025
More information on our website 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
📌 Deadline for the submissions of tenders: 10 August 2025
More information on our website 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
July 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🔎 TRIAL International is looking for a consultant to coordinate, research and draft the 2026 edition of the #UniversalJurisdiction Annual Review (UJAR).
📌 Deadline for the submissions of tenders: 10 August 2025
More information on our website 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
📌 Deadline for the submissions of tenders: 10 August 2025
More information on our website 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
Impunity is resurging in the #DRC.
After mass prison escapes in early 2025, convicted war criminals are now targeting those who helped bring them to justice.
TRIAL and its partners have supported over 150 people at risk. But protection systems are collapsing — and funding is decreasing.
After mass prison escapes in early 2025, convicted war criminals are now targeting those who helped bring them to justice.
TRIAL and its partners have supported over 150 people at risk. But protection systems are collapsing — and funding is decreasing.
July 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Impunity is resurging in the #DRC.
After mass prison escapes in early 2025, convicted war criminals are now targeting those who helped bring them to justice.
TRIAL and its partners have supported over 150 people at risk. But protection systems are collapsing — and funding is decreasing.
After mass prison escapes in early 2025, convicted war criminals are now targeting those who helped bring them to justice.
TRIAL and its partners have supported over 150 people at risk. But protection systems are collapsing — and funding is decreasing.
📌 Two plaintiffs in the case of Khaled Nezzar, ex Algerian Defense Minister, lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights for recognition of the denial of justice they suffered because of the slowness of the investigation, closed after his death 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
July 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📌 Two plaintiffs in the case of Khaled Nezzar, ex Algerian Defense Minister, lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights for recognition of the denial of justice they suffered because of the slowness of the investigation, closed after his death 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
The world is changing — but we won’t.
In 2024:
• 5,085 victims supported
• 17 countries investigated
• 15 cases filed
Justice continues, even when support fades.
Support us. Donate.
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In 2024:
• 5,085 victims supported
• 17 countries investigated
• 15 cases filed
Justice continues, even when support fades.
Support us. Donate.
trialinternational.org/donate/
June 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The world is changing — but we won’t.
In 2024:
• 5,085 victims supported
• 17 countries investigated
• 15 cases filed
Justice continues, even when support fades.
Support us. Donate.
trialinternational.org/donate/
In 2024:
• 5,085 victims supported
• 17 countries investigated
• 15 cases filed
Justice continues, even when support fades.
Support us. Donate.
trialinternational.org/donate/
In an open letter, 15 human rights and legal organizations warn all individuals and entities involved in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s inhumane and deadly operations of potential complicity in war crimes, crimes against humanity and possibly genocide 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
June 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In an open letter, 15 human rights and legal organizations warn all individuals and entities involved in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s inhumane and deadly operations of potential complicity in war crimes, crimes against humanity and possibly genocide 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
🟠The world is changing — and so are global priorities. As funding for humanitarian aid and international justice declines, conflicts and impunity continue to grow.
We remain committed to our mission but your support is essential to our future.
Support us and donate 👇
trialinternational.org/donate
We remain committed to our mission but your support is essential to our future.
Support us and donate 👇
trialinternational.org/donate
June 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🟠The world is changing — and so are global priorities. As funding for humanitarian aid and international justice declines, conflicts and impunity continue to grow.
We remain committed to our mission but your support is essential to our future.
Support us and donate 👇
trialinternational.org/donate
We remain committed to our mission but your support is essential to our future.
Support us and donate 👇
trialinternational.org/donate
Co-funded by the European Union, the platform is a joint effort of eleven organisations leading the Global Initiative Against Impunity: a four-year, civil society programme advancing justice through survivor-centred, trauma-informed, gender-transformative & holistic approaches.
May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Co-funded by the European Union, the platform is a joint effort of eleven organisations leading the Global Initiative Against Impunity: a four-year, civil society programme advancing justice through survivor-centred, trauma-informed, gender-transformative & holistic approaches.
💬 Our partners from the Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization share how MakingJusticeWork.org brings together important tools, in turn connecting @AhrdoAfg with a global community and strengthening their ability to document violations & push for accountability.
May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
💬 Our partners from the Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization share how MakingJusticeWork.org brings together important tools, in turn connecting @AhrdoAfg with a global community and strengthening their ability to document violations & push for accountability.
"MakingJusticeWork.org was born out of a clear need identified by civil society for accessible, reliable, and secure spaces to collaborate and access justice-related knowledge", highlights @coalitionfortheicc.org.
May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"MakingJusticeWork.org was born out of a clear need identified by civil society for accessible, reliable, and secure spaces to collaborate and access justice-related knowledge", highlights @coalitionfortheicc.org.
🌐 On 23 May, the Global Initiative Against Impunity launched makingjusticework.org: a new platform that centralises key justice-related resources to support strategic action, foster knowledge-sharing, and centre survivors’ voices in justice efforts.
➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/... 🧵👇
➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/... 🧵👇
May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🌐 On 23 May, the Global Initiative Against Impunity launched makingjusticework.org: a new platform that centralises key justice-related resources to support strategic action, foster knowledge-sharing, and centre survivors’ voices in justice efforts.
➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/... 🧵👇
➡️ trialinternational.org/latest-post/... 🧵👇
🚨 #Gaza: TRIAL International dépose deux dénonciations et demande aux autorités suisses de contrôler les activités de la Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 🧵👇
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May 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🚨 #Gaza: TRIAL International dépose deux dénonciations et demande aux autorités suisses de contrôler les activités de la Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 🧵👇
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trialinternational.org/fr/latest-po...
🚨 #Gaza: Two legal submissions by TRIAL International request Swiss authorities to monitor the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. 👇
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
May 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🚨 #Gaza: Two legal submissions by TRIAL International request Swiss authorities to monitor the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. 👇
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
⚖️ #UniversalJurisdiction Law & Practice in Argentina - Publication of new Briefing to support legal practitioners and civil society actors engaged in international crimes cases based on UJ. It will be presented at an event in Buenos Aires today. (4 pm GMT-3) 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
April 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
⚖️ #UniversalJurisdiction Law & Practice in Argentina - Publication of new Briefing to support legal practitioners and civil society actors engaged in international crimes cases based on UJ. It will be presented at an event in Buenos Aires today. (4 pm GMT-3) 👉 trialinternational.org/latest-post/...
⚖️ The trial of Michael Correa opened on 7 April 2025 in the District Court of Colorado in Denver, USA.
He is charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture of at least six people, under the US extraterritorial Torture Act.
For daily updates from the trial 👉 solosandeng.org/correa-trial/
He is charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture of at least six people, under the US extraterritorial Torture Act.
For daily updates from the trial 👉 solosandeng.org/correa-trial/
April 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
⚖️ The trial of Michael Correa opened on 7 April 2025 in the District Court of Colorado in Denver, USA.
He is charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture of at least six people, under the US extraterritorial Torture Act.
For daily updates from the trial 👉 solosandeng.org/correa-trial/
He is charged with torture and conspiracy to commit torture of at least six people, under the US extraterritorial Torture Act.
For daily updates from the trial 👉 solosandeng.org/correa-trial/