Marcos rejects global probe into Duterte’s drug war. Stresses commitment to ruling alliance unity. Dismisses House proposal for cooperation with International Criminal Court. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains steadfast in rejecting an international investigation into the drug war led by former leader Rodrigo Duterte. This underscores his commitment to preserving unity within the ruling … Read more
Duterte rival Leila de Lima got bail after six years in jail. International pressure has mounted for her release. Amnesty International reports around 7,000 suspected drug dealers. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s prominent critic, ex-senator Leila de Lima, secured bail on Monday after nearly seven years in detention on charges linked to Duterte’s controversial drug … Read more
Armenia and Russia are discussing Armenia’s plan to join the ICC. This move comes after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin. The ICC accused Putin of deporting children from Ukraine. Armenia has reportedly discussed its intention to come under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with Russia, despite strong … Read more
Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has issued an open invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin, assuring him that he can attend next year’s G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro without the specter of arrest hanging over him. This announcement was made by Lula during this year’s G20 meeting held in Delhi, where he … Read more
Putin’s October visit to China coincides with “One Belt, One Road” forum. He plans to fulfill a promise to visit Turkiye; dates not finalized yet. Invitation received for G20 summit in India in September; format of participation unclear. Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China in October, as confirmed by a senior Kremlin … Read more
Khan cited the trials of Nazi war criminals. Ex Yugoslavian President and ex Liberian leader as examples of untouchable figures. Who were brought to justice. The head prosecutor of the International Criminal Court told media that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin might be tried for alleged crimes committed during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Once … Read more
The ICC is not authorized to arrest suspects. And can only exercise jurisdiction inside nations. That ratified the agreement. US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Russia of committing “gruesome acts of murder, torture, rape, and deportation” in Ukraine and said the US has “officially established” that Russia had done so. According to US Vice President … Read more
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Who expressed hope that the ICC will issue indictments. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also anticipated to meet King Charles III. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, has arrived at the UK Houses of Parliament, where he will likely address parliamentarians shortly. Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister … Read more
Nizar Banat passed away in Hebron police prison in June 2021. He was being held by the Palestinian Authority. His family sued the ICC for torture and war crimes. The family of a Palestinian activist Nizar Banat who passed away while being held by the Palestinian Authority said on Thursday that they have launched a … Read more
The ICC has withdrawn its case against a Libyan commander. Mahmoud Al-Car Werfalli was wanted for his suspected role in the execution or ordering of 33 hostages. He allegedly opened fire in front of a mosque in Benghazi, killing ten people in 2018. The International Criminal Court on Wednesday withdrew its case against a Libyan … Read more
A group submitted evidence of an attack on a Ukrainian school via Telegram to the International Criminal Court. The group, Starling Lab, uses the blockchain technology behind cryptocurrencies to preserve and verify the information. It says it’s the first submission of evidence of its kind to any court of law. In early March, a Telegram … Read more
The US and its partners are promising to consider Russia responsible for violations committed by its powers since they attacked Ukraine on February 24. The world has seen Russian powers bomb maternity emergency clinics, train stations, high rises and homes and even kill regular citizens cycling down the road. The US and its partners are … Read more
An international inquiry team exploring potential war crimes in Ukraine gains three new members. During a two-day coordination meeting in The Hague, Estonia, Latvia, and Slovakia agreed to join Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine in the Joint Investigation Team, which will help organize the exchange of atrocity evidence. Prosecutor Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court … Read more
According to the ICC’s head prosecutor, the Hague-based court has dispatched its “largest-ever” team of experts to Ukraine to examine alleged war crimes since Russia’s invasion in February. The 42-member team, which includes investigators, forensic experts, and support staff, will “progress our investigations into crimes coming under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court and … Read more
According to an official, Ukraine has launched an investigation into the alleged guilt of 500 Russian leaders including President Putin for thousands of war crimes. Boris Johnson’s surprise visit to Kyiv on Saturday was also thanked by Ukrainian prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova in an interview with Sky News. Johnson offered President Volodymyr Zelensky more military … Read more
Former war crimes prosecutor Carla Del Ponte has urged the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for his activities in Ukraine as soon as possible. “Putin is a war criminal,” Del Ponte, who rose to notoriety prosecuting war crimes in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, said in an … Read more
British Lawyer of Pakistan origin Karim Asad Ahmed Khan has been elected as the new chief prosecutor for the international criminal court (ICC). According to the media reports, more than 120 countries elected Karim Khan as the next prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. It is regarded as one of the toughest jobs in international … Read more
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the Trump administration would impose sanctions on senior officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their investigations into U.S. persons. According to the details, Pompeo said the United States would designate ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and Phakiso Mochochoko, the head of the Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division … Read more
International Criminal Court has approved Investigation Into War Crimes In Afghanistan. AP reported that Appeals judges at International Criminal Court allowed prosecutors to open an investigation targeting the Taliban, Afghan forces and U.S. military and intelligence personnel for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The global court upheld an appeal by prosecutors against a pretrial chamber’s … Read more
