On March 14, 2012, the International Criminal Court found Thomas Lubanga, a former rebel leader in the eastern Congo, guilty of using children in armed conflict - a war crime. 
Mnamo tarehe 14 Machi, 2012, Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Uhalifu wa Kivita ilimtia hatiani Thomas Lubanga, kiongozi wa zamani wa waasi huko Kongo Mashariki, kwa kuwatumia watoto katika mgogoro wa kivita – jambo linaloangukia miongoni mwa makosa ya kivita.