Angelina Jolie was present at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands to watch the trial proceedings against a Congolese warlord who is charged for using child soldiers (May 19).
The 33-year-old actress said that the prosecution of warlord Thomas Lubanga is "a landmark trial for children."
Jolie said in a statement, "I imagined how difficult it must be for all the brave young children who have come to testify against him".
"“Children deserve special protection. Using children in conflict is a heinous crime and destroys the very fabric of a society."
Thomas Lubanga is the founder and leader of the Union of Congolese Patriots political movement.
The 33-year-old actress said that the prosecution of warlord Thomas Lubanga is "a landmark trial for children."
Jolie said in a statement, "I imagined how difficult it must be for all the brave young children who have come to testify against him".
"“Children deserve special protection. Using children in conflict is a heinous crime and destroys the very fabric of a society."
Thomas Lubanga is the founder and leader of the Union of Congolese Patriots political movement.
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