Uganda has been ordered to pay $325m (£240m) to the Democratic Republic of Congo for its role in the conflict there.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Uganda had violated international norms as an occupying force between 1998 and 2003.
The judges found that Uganda was responsible for the deaths of 10-15,000 people in the eastern Ituri region.
Ugandan troops were also found to have looted gold, diamonds and timber.
DR Congo had demanded $11bn but the judges dismissed several parts of the claim and decided on a far lower amount.
The ICJ ordered Uganda to pay five annual installments of $65m between 2022 and 2026, with the first installment due in September.
Source: www.bbc.com
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