Uganda Pays Fine Over DR Congo War

Uganda has handed over $65m as the first instalment of a fine it was ordered to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo for invading the east of the country two decades ago, Congolese authorities say. <br />The ICJ ordered Uganda to pay five annual instalments of $65m between 2022 and 2026, with the first instalment due in September. <br />The payment is a sign of the vastly improved relations between the two neighbouring countries. <br />It is also a rare case of accountability for violations of international law. <br />Back in 2005 the court said Uganda's invasion of eastern DR Congo led to civilians being killed and tortured while villages were destroyed.