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
Apr 03 Hungary says it will quit International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives in Budapest By Justin Spike, Associated Press Hungary said it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said was a “political” organization. Continue reading
Mar 13 What happened during Duterte’s chaotic arrest By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila. Continue reading
Mar 11 Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The surprise arrest sparked a commotion at the airport, where lawyers and aides of Duterte loudly protested that they, along with a doctor and lawyers, were prevented from coming close to him after he was taken into police custody. Continue reading
Feb 07 Trump orders sanctions on International Criminal Court for investigating Israel By Darlene Superville, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The order says the U.S. will impose “tangible and significant consequences” on those responsible for the ICC's “transgressions.” Actions may include blocking property and assets and not allowing ICC officials, employees and relatives to enter the United States… Continue reading
Jan 28 ICC prosecutor will seek arrest warrants for those accused of ethnic cleansing in Sudan’s West Darfur region By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Karim Khan told the U.N. Security Council on Monday that crimes are being committed in Darfur "as we speak and daily," and are being used as a weapon of war. Continue reading
Dec 02 International Criminal Court chief lashes out at U.S. and Russia over threats and accusations By Molly Quell, Associated Press The president of the International Criminal Court has lashed out at the United States and Russia for interfering with its investigations and calls threats and attacks on the court “appalling.”… Continue reading
Nov 27 ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, alleging crimes against humanity By Molly Quell, Associated Press Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing seized power from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and is accused of crimes against humanity for the deportation and persecution of the Rohingya. Continue reading