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Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken following the guilty verdict announced by the International Criminal Court of war crimes by Thomas Lubanga.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that instability in eastern DRC is in no-one's interests when he commented on the situation.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said the sentencing of Thomas Lubanga to 14 years is a powerful reminder that those who commit the most serious international crimes will be held accountable.
The UN Security Council DRC Sanctions Committee has agreed to place an additional four people on the list of individuals and entities subject to a worldwide travel ban and asset freeze.
Henry Bellingham, Minister for Africa, has expressed concern over the death of a Human Rights defender in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The UK's Minister for Africa has offered condolences on behalf of the British Government.
Henry Bellingham visited Africa for the African Union Summit and discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sudan and Kenya.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that he hopes justice is delivered quickly as the trial for suspects in the death of human rights defender Floribert Chebeya starts.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken after the International Criminal Court (ICC) began trial proceedings against Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed the UN DRC Group of Experts report as a valuable contribution to international community efforts to combat the continuing conflict in Eastern DRC.
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