Sep 10 Watch 6:16 Why the Trump administration is attacking the International Criminal Court In his first official address, national security adviser John Bolton took aim at the International Criminal Court, but also at the Palestine Liberation Organization, announcing the closure of the PLO's office in Washington. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss… Continue watching
Apr 08 ICC says Israel, Hamas acts on Gaza border may be war crimes By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press In a statement, Fatou Bensouda's office expressed "grave concern" over the shootings of Palestinians by Israeli troops. Continue reading
Nov 16 Russia withdraws from international war crimes court By Kassia Halcli Russia formally withdrew from the International Criminal Court on Wednesday with a decree from President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 4:25 South Africa to leave the International Criminal Court By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 27 Man who destroyed artifacts in Mali gets nine years in prison By Kulsoom Khan The International Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced an Islamic militant to nine years in prison for destroying artifacts and religious buildings in Timbuktu, Mali. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 8:31 International Criminal Court brings a cultural vandal to justice By PBS News Hour Four years ago, 16 holy tombs in Timbuktu, dating back to the 14th century, were demolished in an attack by Islamic militants. In the first-ever war crimes trial for cultural destruction, one of the men involved admitted his guilt and… Continue watching
Mar 17 Syrian government air raid may amount to war crime By Marina Lopes A Syrian government raid on an Islamic State threshold that resulted in over 100 civilian casualties last year could amount to a war crime, human rights organization Amnesty International said in a report on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 16 International Criminal Court will examine possible war crimes in Palestinian territory By Ariel Min The preliminary inspection, which could take months or years, will determine if there is enough evidence to warrant a full investigation. Continue reading
Dec 05 International court drops charges against Kenya’s President Kenyatta By Larisa Epatko The International Criminal Court in The Hague on Friday withdrew all “crimes against humanity” charges against Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying it didn’t have enough evidence to proceed. Continue reading
Oct 08 Kenyan president’s case a ‘litmus test’ for International Criminal Court By Larisa Epatko Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta appeared before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday in the long-running case alleging that he fomented violence following the country’s disputed 2007 elections. Continue reading