Articles for International Criminal Court

Middle East latest: EU urges Israel to accept ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Middle East latest: EU urges Israel to accept ceasefire deal with Hezbollah

The Independent  

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Arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by International Criminal Court over Israel’s war in Gaza
1 month ago

Arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by International Criminal Court over Israel’s war in Gaza

The Independent  

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif
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1 month ago

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif

ABC  

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as senior Hamas official Mohammed Deif. It said there are also reasonable grounds to believe he's responsible for "the war crimes of murder, cruel treatment, torture; taking hostages; outrages upon personal dignity; and rape and other form of …

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Netanyahu: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister
1 month ago

Netanyahu: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister

CNN  

CNN — The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas official, accusing them of war crimes during and after the October 7 attacks on Israel last year. The prime minister’s office dismissed the warrants as “absurd and antisemitic.” “Israel utterly rejects the absurd and false …

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International Criminal Court prosecutor won’t step down during new probe into misconduct accusations
1 month, 1 week ago

International Criminal Court prosecutor won’t step down during new probe into misconduct accusations

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court’s oversight body announced Monday it will open an outside investigation into sexual misconduct accusations against its top prosecutor Karim Khan, confirming reporting by The Associated Press. An AP investigation found that two court employees in whom the alleged victim confided came forward with the accusation in May, a few weeks before Khan …

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Will the UK drop objection to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Will the UK drop objection to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu?

Al Jazeera  

The prosector of International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrant for Israeli PM over alleged crimes during the war on Gaza. The United Kingdom’s new Labour government faces a key test of its foreign policy towards Gaza ahead of a deadline for a potential legal challenge against arrest warrants the International Criminal Court is seeking for Israel’s top leaders. In May, …

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Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Blinken says he'll work with US Congress on potential ICC sanctions
7 months ago

Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Blinken says he'll work with US Congress on potential ICC sanctions

ABC  

In short: The prime ministers of Norway, Ireland and Spain announced their countries will soon recognise an independent Palestinian state. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the decision to recognise a Palestinian state undermined Israel's right to self-defence and efforts to return the 128 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Blinken says he'll work with US Congress on potential …

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Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
8 months ago

Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court on Thursday, arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide against them. After Azerbaijan regained full control of Karabakh, which had a population of around 120,000, more than 100,000 of the region’s ethnic Armenians fled, although Azerbaijan said they were welcome to …

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Armenians face genocide in Azerbaijan, former International Criminal Court prosecutor warns
1 year, 4 months ago

Armenians face genocide in Azerbaijan, former International Criminal Court prosecutor warns

Associated Press  

KORNIDZOR, Armenia — The former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court warned that Azerbaijan is preparing genocide against ethnic Armenians in its Nagorno-Karabakh region and called for the U.N. Security Council to bring the matter before the international tribunal. A report by Luis Moreno Ocampo issued Tuesday said Azerbaijan’s blockade of the only road leading from Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh …

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World Day for International Justice 2023: Date, history, significance
1 year, 5 months ago

World Day for International Justice 2023: Date, history, significance

Hindustan Times  

World Day for International Justice 2023: We have all grown up hearing that justice delayed is justice denied. International Criminal Court and other organisations see to it that justice is served in the most just manner to the victims of abuse, human rights violations and people affected by genocide and terrorism. World Day for International Justice, also known as International …

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Travel curbs, restrictions on meeting world leaders: Here's what ICC arrest warrant mean for Russia's Putin
1 year, 9 months ago

Travel curbs, restrictions on meeting world leaders: Here's what ICC arrest warrant mean for Russia's Putin

India Today  

Vladimir Putin may not see the inside of a cell in The Hague any time soon, but his war crimes arrest warrant could hurt his ability to travel freely and meet other world leaders, who may feel less inclined to speak to a wanted man. Among notable cases: Slobodan Milosevic, former president of Serbia and Yugoslavia, became the first former …

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Travel curbs, restrictions on meeting world leaders: Here's what ICC arrest warrant mean for Russia's Putin
1 year, 9 months ago

Travel curbs, restrictions on meeting world leaders: Here's what ICC arrest warrant mean for Russia's Putin

India Today  

Vladimir Putin may not see the inside of a cell in The Hague any time soon, but his war crimes arrest warrant could hurt his ability to travel freely and meet other world leaders, who may feel less inclined to speak to a wanted man. Among notable cases: Slobodan Milosevic, former president of Serbia and Yugoslavia, became the first former …

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All you need to know about the ICC’s arrest warrant for Putin
1 year, 9 months ago

All you need to know about the ICC’s arrest warrant for Putin

Al Jazeera  

International Criminal Court accuses Russian president of responsibility for war crime of illegal deportation of children from Ukraine. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of responsibility for the war crime of illegal deportation of children from Ukraine. In its first warrant involving Ukraine, the ICC on Friday called for Putin’s …

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin on alleged Ukraine war crimes
1 year, 9 months ago

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin on alleged Ukraine war crimes

LA Times  

The International Criminal Court’s warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin is largely symbolic but reflects another mark of Moscow’s increasing isolation. The International Criminal Court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and one of his government ministers — a largely symbolic step, but one that could resonate powerfully with those hoping to see top Kremlin …

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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Blasts hit Kyiv as UN chief visits
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Blasts hit Kyiv as UN chief visits

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news from April 28: Rescue officials say at least one person has been killed and 10 wounded in explosions. “They need an escape route out of the apocalypse.” 28 Apr 2022 - 18:44 GMT Ukraine condemns Kyiv attacks as ‘heinous act of barbarism’ Ukraine has lashed out angrily after Russian missiles hit Kyiv. “We demand that Russia stop the …

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Putin has been accused of committing war crimes. But could the International Criminal Court bring him to justice?
2 years, 9 months ago

Putin has been accused of committing war crimes. But could the International Criminal Court bring him to justice?

ABC  

Barely a week into the war in Ukraine, world leaders and criminal lawyers are accusing Russia's President Vladimir Putin of committing war crimes, and the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has announced he has launched an investigation into possible war crimes or crimes against humanity. Vladimir Putin has been accused of committing war crimes but it could be years …

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International Criminal Court prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation
2 years, 9 months ago

International Criminal Court prosecutor launches Ukraine war crimes investigation

India TV News  

Highlights ICC prosecutor has launched an investigation to target senior officials responsible for war crimes. The International Criminal Court prosecutor has launched an investigation that could target senior officials believed responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide amid a rising civilian death toll and widespread destruction of property during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “An investigation by the International …

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Vladimir Putin’s commanders will be hunted down for war crimes, says Dominic Raab
2 years, 9 months ago

Vladimir Putin’s commanders will be hunted down for war crimes, says Dominic Raab

The Telegraph  

Mr Raab, a former lawyer who prosecuted war criminals, said he was in discussions with Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, on the UK's precise role but added: "It is important to lay down a marker now and puncture the perception of impunity. Asked whether that could involve intercepts to identify the military commanders ordering missile strikes on civilians, Mr Raab …

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Alleged war crimes in Ukraine to be investigated by International Criminal Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Alleged war crimes in Ukraine to be investigated by International Criminal Court

ABC  

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he plans to open an investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. Key points: Rights groups have alleged violations of international war crimes law since Russia invaded last week The International Criminal Court's prosecutor says the investigation will look into allegations dating back to 2014 The prosecutor will have to …

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International Criminal Court | The transnational arm of law
4 years, 3 months ago

International Criminal Court | The transnational arm of law

The Hindu  

Rarely does a court dispensing justice find itself at the receiving end of punishments. The officials were ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, and the ICC’s head of Jurisdiction, Complementary, and Cooperation Division, Phakiso Mochochok, for an investigation into alleged war crimes by U.S. forces and the Central Intelligence Agency in Afghanistan since 2003. In her pre-trial submissions, Ms. Bensouda said there …

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International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions on officials
4 years, 3 months ago

International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions on officials

Al Jazeera  

The International Criminal Court has condemned “unprecedented” sanctions imposed by the United States on prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and one of her top aides in retaliation for a probe into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. The ICC said in a statement the new measures “are another attempt to interfere with the Court’s judicial and prosecutorial independence and crucial work to address …

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Trump punishes International Criminal Court for investigating potential US war crimes in Afghanistan
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump punishes International Criminal Court for investigating potential US war crimes in Afghanistan

Salon  

The Trump administration has sought to weaken or abandon various international agencies since 2016. Now it's taking aim at the International Criminal Court, a global tribunal that investigates and prosecutes war crimes, torture and genocide. Claiming the ICC's investigation into alleged war crimes by U.S. forces in Afghanistan poses a national security threat, President Donald Trump issued an executive order …

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US sanctions International Criminal Court officials
4 years, 3 months ago

US sanctions International Criminal Court officials

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced sanctions against two International Criminal Court officials – the Trump administration’s most aggressive move yet to try to deter an ICC investigation into possible war crimes by US military and intelligence officials. The top US diplomat said he was designating ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, and the ICC’s Head …

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