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The Prosecutor v. Okot Odhiambo


Case Sheet · ICC

The Prosecutor v. Okot Odhiambo

Situation Situation in Uganda
Status Closed · Deceased

Context

Okot Odhiambo was alleged Deputy Army Commander of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). A warrant of arrest was issued against him in 2005. Proceedings were terminated on 10 September 2015 following confirmation of his death.

Pre-Trial

Arrest warrant 8 July 2005 (under seal) · Unsealed 13 October 2005
Crimes at arrest warrant Crime against humanity of murder · art. 7(1)(a) RS.
Crime against humanity of enslavement · art. 7(1)(c) RS.
War crime of murder · art. 8(2)(c)(i)-1 RS.
War crime of pillaging · art. 8(2)(e)(v) RS.
War crime of using, conscripting and enlisting children · art. 8(2)(e)(vii) RS.
Termination of proceedings 10 September 2015 · Proceedings terminated following confirmation of death

Key Documents

Warrant of arrest Warrant of Arrest for Okot Odhiambo (2005)
Termination of proceedings Decision Terminating the Proceedings against Okot Odhiambo (2015)
ICC case page Official ICC page — The Prosecutor v. Okot Odhiambo