Dominic Ongwen
Dominic Ongwen (born 1975) is a Ugandan former child soldier and former commander of one of the brigades of the Ugandan guerrilla group Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
Dominic Ongwen | |
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| Born | Dominic Okumu Savio 1975 (age 48–49) Coorom, Kilak County, Amuru district, Northern Uganda |
| Other names | White Ant |
| Known for | Former commander in the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) |
| Conviction(s) | 6 May 2021 |
| Criminal charge | Crimes against humanity, war crimes |
| Penalty | 25 years in prison |
Date apprehended | 2014 |
| Imprisoned at | The Hague |
He was detained in 2014 and in 2021 the International Criminal Court convicted him of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, torture, and enslavement.
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