Central African Republic: Bemba Trial Hearings Resume Next Week

Hearings in the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of Jean-Pierre Bemba will resume on Monday, February 25, with the testimony of 'Witness D04-19,' who will testify via video link.

There have been no hearings in the Congolese opposition leader's trial since early December 2012, when judges ordered a temporary suspension to the hearings. This was intended to enable the defense to make additional preparations in view of a proposed change to the "legal re-characterization of the facts" of the charges against Mr. Bemba.

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