Correct option is C
The
International Criminal Court (ICC) issued its first-ever arrest warrants in
2005 for
Joseph Kony and other leaders of the
Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda. These individuals were charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes, marking the ICC’s first step in its mandate to bring justice to international criminals.
Information Booster:
The
first arrest warrants by the ICC were issued in
2005, targeting leaders of the Lord's Resistance Army for crimes including murder, rape, and abduction, related to the ongoing conflict in Uganda.
Additional Information:
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Option (a) 2003: While the ICC was established in 2002, it took a few years to issue its first warrant.
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Option (b) 2004: No warrants were issued in this year, as the ICC was still investigating its first cases.
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Option (d) 2006: Although the first trial began in 2006, the first warrants were issued in
2005.
