Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
- January 9, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Thomas Lubanga Dyilo |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 29, 1960(1960-12-29) |
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Ituri |
| Country | Congo |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo Biography
| Name | Thomas Lubanga Dyilo |
| Birthday | Dec 29 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Ituri |
| Birth Country | Congo |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 29, 1960 in Ituri, Congo.
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo (born 29 December 1960) is a convicted war criminal from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the first person ever convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). He founded and led the Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC) and was a key player in the Ituri conflict (1999–2007). Rebels under his command have been accused of massive human rights violations, including ethnic massacres, murder, torture, rape, mutilation, and forcibly conscripting child soldiers.
During the Second Congo War, Lubanga was a military commander and “minister of defence” in the pro-Uganda Congolese Rally for Democracy-Liberation Movement (RCD-ML). In July 2001, he founded another rebel group, the Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC). In early 2002, Lubanga was sidelined from the military control of the RCD-ML and he split from the group. In September 2002, he became President of the UPC and founded its military wing, the Patriotic Force for the Liberation of the Congo (FPLC).
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is one of the richest Politician from Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thomas Lubanga Dyilo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Lubanga was born on 29 December 1960 in Djiba in the Ituri Province of the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville). He is of the Hema-Gegere ethnic group. He studied at the University of Kisangani and has a degree in psychology. He is married and has seven children.
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On 17 March 2006, Lubanga became the first person ever arrested under an ICC arrest warrant, when the Congolese authorities arrested him and transferred him into ICC custody. He was flown to the Hague, where he has been held in the ICC detention centre since 17 March 2006. Before embarking the plane, Lubanga wept openly. As of January 2009, he is one of four people being detained by the ICC, including two rebels who fought against Lubanga in the Ituri conflict: Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui. His trial opened on 26 January 2009.
Facts & Trivia
Sharon Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Congo. Thomas Lubanga Dyilo celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.
On 10 July 2012, Lubanga was sentenced for 14 years by the ICC The sentencing was a landmark for the first permanent international criminal court, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Presiding judge Adrian Fulford said the time Lubanga had spent in the court’s detention centre in The Hague would be taken into account, meaning his sentence has only 8 more years to run.
Top Facts about Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
- Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is a Congolese war criminal.
- He was the first person convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Lubanga was found guilty of using child soldiers in armed conflict.
- He led the Union of Congolese Patriots rebel group.
- The conflict in which he participated resulted in over 60,000 deaths.
- Lubanga was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by the ICC.
- His conviction set a precedent for prosecuting individuals for using child soldiers.
- The use of child soldiers remains prevalent in many conflicts worldwide.
- Lubanga’s trial highlighted issues with witness protection and evidence gathering.
- The ICC continues to investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in various countries around the world.