Oct 24 International Criminal Court judges reject jurisdiction challenge in Duterte case By Molly Quell, Associated Press Defense lawyers for the 80-year old Duterte argued that the ICC didn't have the authority to continue with the proceedings. Continue reading
Oct 17 Putin expected to meet Trump in Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant for Russia's president By Mike Corder, Associated Press Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Hungary soon for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine — despite the Russian leader facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Continue reading
Oct 10 ICC judges decline to release former Philippine President Duterte, citing flight risk By Molly Quell, Associated Press Judges at the International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention, finding he was likely to refuse to return for trial and could use his freedom to intimidate witnesses. Continue reading
Oct 06 ICC convicts militia leader of atrocities in Darfur killings more than 20 years ago By Mike Corder, Associated Press Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al-Rahman was convicted of crimes for leading Janjaweed militia forces in Darfur that went on a campaign of killing and destruction in 2003-2004. Continue reading
Sep 23 International Criminal Court details crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Duterte By Associated Press Among other things, they allege Duterte instructed and authorized "violent acts including murder to be committed against alleged criminals, including alleged drug dealers and users."… Continue reading
Sep 08 ICC presents evidence against Joseph Kony at court's first-ever in absentia hearing By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Kony faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and sexual enslavement. Continue reading
Jul 18 Former Libyan prison official accused of war crimes has been arrested in Germany, ICC says By Mike Corder, Associated Press Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was allegedly one of the most senior officials at Miriga Prison in Tripoli where thousands of people were detained. He was arrested Wednesday based on a warrant issued by the court on July 10. Continue reading
Jun 26 Zelenskyy approves special tribunal plans to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine invasion By Molly Quell, Associated Press The special tribunal aims to target senior Russian leaders for the “crime of aggression,” which underpins the countless war crimes Ukraine accuses Russian forces of committing since the start of the war on Feb. 24, 2022. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: State Department briefing addresses sanctions on ICC judges, Trump's new travel ban By Matthew Lee, Molly Quell, Associated Press 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 and in the West Bank. Continue reading
May 15 Trump's sanctions on ICC's chief prosecutor have halted tribunal's work, officials and lawyers say By Molly Quell, Associated Press Staffers and allies of the ICC said the sanctions have made it increasingly difficult for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes or genocide. Continue reading