Analysis of Dominic Ongwen's Psychological Background: Childhood Traumatized and Its Correlation to the Brutal Crimes in Uganda

Abstract

Dominic Ongwen was reported and became a suspect in the ICC trial for the heinous assault case of the Ugandan people. Dominic Ongwen with the background of a former child soldier can be projected as a relevant subject to analyze the psychology of crime. The research conducted by this author uses a descriptive type of research, which aims to enable the researcher to explain what it is about a legal event or legal condition. The analytical method used in this research is qualitative. In this paper, the author tries to analyze PTSD and its correlation to crimes against humanity that occurred in Uganda. Interference of an LRA commander, Dominic Ongwen, with acts of atrocities in attacks on Ugandan civilians. which is a controversial trial in this case, suspect Dominic Ongwen considers himself a hidden victim in the case that was brought to the ICC court. Conclusion the psychological causes of PTSD in Dominic Ongwen that resulted in the brutal assault he commanded in Uganda.