Angelina Jolie Observes Trial Of Congolese Warlord
In her ever-expanding role as model citizen of the universe, Angelina Jolie stopped by the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands today to watch the ongoing trial of Congolese warlord, Thomas Lubanga.
Lubanga is the founder and former leader of the Union of Congolese Patriots who pleaded not guilty to charges of recruiting and using child soldiers in tribunal conflicts in 2002 and 2003.
Angelina called the case “landmark trial for children” and said she ” imagined how difficult it must be for all the brave young children who have come to testify against him.” For more information about this case, watch the trial’s opening arguments below:
