It may not be possible to conduct these kinds of highly charged cases in what is a very fragile and unstable environment where there is still armed conflict.

A fair trial requires defense counsel who can defend their clients zealously, without fear of reprisal.

These arrest warrants are only a first step. If the warrants are to mean anything, governments must act now to arrest the accused.

This is a historic step, but only a first step because the prosecutor has been silent about crimes by the Ugandan Army.

These trials are already taking place in an atmosphere of enormous insecurity.

We have grave concerns that the court will not ensure fair trial.

Have a chilling effect on the willingness of competent lawyers to vigorously defend the accused in these cases.

The proceedings must be fair and be seen to be fair, and that means ensuing that the accused can vigorously defend themselves.

All kinds of political actors will be trying to spin the procedures to their own political ends in one way or another, be that the U.S. ambassador, the prime minister, the defense lawyers, the judge or the prosecutor.