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New special tribunal for Ukraine will pave the way for holding Russian leaders to account for the invasion

A special tribunal has been established by the international human rights organisation the Council of Europe (CoE) and the Ukrainian government to try crimes of aggression against Ukraine which could be used to hold Vladimir Putin and others to account for the February 2022 invasion and war crimes committed since.

The Conversation

Pope Leo decries ‘shameful’ disregard for international law

Catholic pontiff says international rules have been ‘replaced by the presumed right to overpower others’.

Al Jazeera

ICC urged to probe Russia's Wagner Group over promotion of atrocities in West Africa

Legal experts from UC Berkeley have argued to the International Criminal Court that the Wagner Group's alleged complicity in atrocities and its apparent weaponisation of social media could constitute war crimes.

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Takeaways from AP report on accusation that Wagner commits war crimes by promoting atrocities

The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media

The Independent UK

A confidential brief to the ICC accuses Russia-linked Wagner of promoting atrocities in West Africa

The International Criminal Court is reviewing a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media

The Independent UK

A Ukranian writer – her life cut short – and a seasoned reporter show the heroism of the ‘people’s war’

“I have just bought my first gun in downtown Lviv,” begins Ukranian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina’s book, on February 17, 2022. “I’ve heard that everyone is capable of killing and those who say they aren’t just haven’t met the right person yet. An armed stranger entering my…

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Initiative 'Outrageous': UN Probe Chief

The use of the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to distribute food in the Palestinian territory is "outrageous", the head of a UN inquiry said Wednesday.

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Tuaregs in Mali and Burkina file ICC complaint against armies, Russian allies

Tuareg associations in Mali and Burkina Faso have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court against their nations' armies and the Russian paramilitary group, Africa Corps.

Radio France Internationale

UK MPs react to report alleging David Cameron ‘threatened’ ICC withdrawal

Cameron told ICC’s Khan arrest warrants for Israeli officials would be like ‘dropping hydrogen bomb’, media report says.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says Russia took 20,000 children during war. Will some be returned?

Moscow says it has received a list from Kyiv, demanding the release of hundreds of children as ceasefire talks stumble.

Al Jazeera

EU deplores US sanctions against ICC judges, including Slovenian

Slovenia has asked Brussels to intervene after the US targeted one of its nationals, Judge Beti Hohler, as part of new sanctions against the ICC.

Euronews

US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel

The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza

The Independent UK

ICC appeals judges greenlight first in absentia hearing over Ugandan rebel leader Kony

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have given the final greenlight for the tribunal’s first in absentia hearing

The Independent UK

North Korean defectors urge the UN to hold the country's leader accountable for rights abuses

Two women who fled North Korea have been telling the United Nations about the plight of people still living in the country and urging the world body to hold North Korea’s leader accountable for gross human rights violations

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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside pending outcome of sexual misconduct investigation

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will temporarily step down pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct

International Business Times

Israel Urges ICC To Drop Arrest Warrants Against PM

Israel has asked the International Criminal Court to dismiss its arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant while ICC judges reconsider complex jurisdictional questions.

The Independent UK

Philippines goes to polls amid high-stakes showdown between Marcos-Duterte dynasties

Race to Senate watched closely as Sara Duterte faces impeachment trail as her father runs for mayor

The National (Scotland)

Israel 'sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza', says former army chief

Israel is "sending soldiers to commit war crimes in Gaza", a former army chief has said

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What is the ‘special tribunal’ for Ukraine – and could it bring Putin to justice?

Leaders hope the new international court will be able to take stronger action against Russia

The Conversation

As Filipinos prepare to vote, ex-strongman Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest is dividing families – all the way to the president

It’s been two months since former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face potential prosecution for crimes against humanity.

Evening Standard

Amal Clooney 'faces possible US ban from Trump over war crimes probe into Netanyahu'

The high-profile British human rights lawyer sat on the expert legal panel that advised the International Criminal Court on evidence from the Gaza conflict

The National (Scotland)

ICC arrest warrant requests must be kept secret, court judges order

THE prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (CC) won’t be able to publicise any new arrest warrants in the court’s Palestine case after…

The Independent UK

What is the International Court of Justice and why is it weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza?

The top United Nations court on Monday will begin hearing from 40 countries on what Israel must do to provide desperately needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

International court appeals panel orders judges to reconsider Israel's jurisdiction challenge

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have ordered a pretrial panel to reconsider an Israeli appeal against the court’s jurisdiction over Gaza and the West Bank

The Independent UK

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu

Judges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month

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