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1 day ago

ICC says Philippines' Duterte to face trial over drugs war

Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug crackdown in the Philippines.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Philippines' ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs in the Philippines.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

ICC says Philippines' Duterte to face trial over drugs war

Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug crackdown in the Philippines.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Philippines' ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs in the Philippines.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces trial for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs, including multiple counts of murder.
Law
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Jonathan Gill to challenge extradition bid to Northern Ireland to face Robbie Lawlor murder charge

Evidence against Jonathan Gill in Robbie Lawlor's murder case is inadmissible under EU law.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

DOJ's Own Watchdog Is Investigating How The Department Handled The Epstein Files

The Justice Department is under investigation for its handling of Epstein files and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE

Salah Sarsour, a husband, father, and grandfather, is described as a pillar of his community and a 'loving bear' who is 'always smiling.'
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence to displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

The EU must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to Israeli human rights violations, including the implementation of a new death penalty law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Trial review searing record of Argentina's courtroom reckoning with its brutal dirty war'

Composed entirely of courtroom footage from the landmark 1985 Trial of the Juntas, where nine military officials including dictator-in-chief Jorge Rafael Videla were prosecuted for their crimes, Ulises de la Orden's searing documentary makes for a profound work of preservation and remembrance.
Madrid food
France news
fromEngadget
6 days ago

DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

The US Department of Justice supports X amid a French criminal investigation, claiming it aims to regulate the platform's activities unjustly.
#ben-roberts-smith
#human-rights
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

'Global human rights system is in peril,' says HRW

Trump's reelection has emboldened autocratic regimes, severely eroding democratic institutions and causing widespread human rights abuses that disproportionately harm vulnerable groups and minorities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Israel, Russia, and the United States are undermining global human rights, inspiring other nations to commit abuses.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
#icc
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

ICC rejects appeal to drop case against Philippines' Duterte

The ICC has jurisdiction to try former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte despite the country's withdrawal from the court.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

ICC rejects appeal to drop case against Philippines' Duterte

The ICC has jurisdiction to try former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte despite the country's withdrawal from the court.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis but what happens now?

The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces sexual abuse allegations amid geopolitical tensions, complicating his position and the court's integrity.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

ICC states should not ignore judicial experts' conclusions in Khan's case

Upholding the ICC prosecutor's integrity is crucial for the credibility of State Parties and the ICC system amidst allegations of misconduct.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is reviewing a report challenging misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with potential implications for his position.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest won't erase the pain for Afghans but it shows Australia is willing to face uncomfortable truths | Shadi Khan Saif

For a long time, these claims of unlawful killings, or war crimes had lived quietly in Afghan villages. They were shared between families, in grief and disbelief, but rarely went beyond that.
Social justice
#war-crimes
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted | Kenneth Roth

Donald Trump is threatening war crimes in Iran by targeting civilian infrastructure, violating international humanitarian law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted | Kenneth Roth

Donald Trump is threatening war crimes in Iran by targeting civilian infrastructure, violating international humanitarian law.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's case

The Judicial Panel was charged with legally characterising any facts found by the OIOS in the course of its investigation. This process, not contemplated in existing court regulations, was designed and implemented by the bureau and established specifically for this complaint.
Law
#international-law
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

Over 100 US international law experts condemn US-Israeli military actions against Iran as violations of international law and potential war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

US strikes on drug boats spark legal controversy

The US Navy has resumed attacks on alleged drug smuggler vessels, resulting in over 50 ships sunk and 177 suspects killed since September 2025.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel's national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has gained notoriety for demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses, symbolizing a controversial aspect of Israeli nationalism.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Don't look at who voted to call the slave trade the gravest crime', look at who didn't | Kenneth Mohammed

The Ghana-led UN resolution on slavery highlights global disparities in acknowledging historical injustices, with significant opposition from Western nations.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

Warring sides in the Middle East show contempt for civilian life, flouting international laws protecting civilians amid escalating conflict.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal

Britain's failure to meet its legal obligations has contributed to the mass killing of Palestinian civilians and the wholesale destruction of civilian objects, the desecration of international law and the further erosion of Britain's status as a nation committed to the rule of law in the international arena.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

The report claims that torture in detention has been used on an unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance, inflicting profound and lasting scars on the bodies and minds of tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Social justice
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

Stop the use of AI in war until laws can be agreed

Frontier AI models are unreliable for warfare and lack legal frameworks; international rules must govern military AI use before deployment to prevent civilian harm.
#international-criminal-court
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania

The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation into Belarus for suspected forced deportation and persecution of government opponents, finding reasonable basis for crimes committed as part of a widespread systematic attack against civilians.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

An international criminal court for crimes against children should be established to protect schools as safe havens with the same legal status as hospitals during armed conflicts.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania

The ICC prosecutor opened an investigation into Belarus for suspected forced deportation and persecution of government opponents, finding reasonable basis for crimes committed as part of a widespread systematic attack against civilians.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

An international criminal court for crimes against children should be established to protect schools as safe havens with the same legal status as hospitals during armed conflicts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

ICC Chief Prosecutor Khan cleared of sexual misconduct by judges: Report

Karim Khan has been cleared of all wrongdoing after an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
Privacy technologies
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Privacy International's remarks at the side event of the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council on the Human Rights Impacts of Using Artificial Intelligence in Countering Terrorism

AI-driven counter-terrorism tools create surveillance risks and generate unreliable threat assessments that discriminate against individuals and violate fundamental human rights.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Former Syrian prison chief convicted in landmark torture trial in LA

A former Syrian prison chief was convicted in a landmark torture trial in Los Angeles, marking a significant legal precedent.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel's displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israeli tactics of mass expulsion in Lebanon violate international law and displace over a million civilians, mirroring actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Closing statements begin in war crimes trial for Kosovo ex-president

Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci faces overwhelming evidence of murder, torture and witness intimidation for crimes during the 1998-99 independence war.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women to include those in prison for first time

The UN Commission on the Status of Women adopted groundbreaking conclusions explicitly addressing female incarceration, recognizing links between discriminatory laws, violence, and women's imprisonment for the first time in 70 years.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-Syrian colonel appears in UK court on charges of crimes against humanity

A former Syrian colonel faces crimes against humanity charges in England and Wales for alleged torture and murder during Syria's 2011 pro-democracy crackdown.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Italy's investigation into human safaris' in Sarajevo calls in first suspect

An 80-year-old Italian man has been named suspect in alleged paid sniper trips to Sarajevo during the 1990s siege, accused of killing defenseless civilians.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

A former Syrian intelligence officer has been charged with murder and torture as crimes against humanity in England and Wales, marking the first such prosecution under the International Criminal Court Act 2001.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump's Board of Peace' puts rights abusers in charge of global order

The US president proposes a self-serving 'Board of Peace' that undermines the UN and human rights, gathering repressive leaders into a club of impunity.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case

Israel dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military detention facility, closing a highly divisive case.
#international-humanitarian-law
World politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Joins ICJ Case to Defend Israel From Allegations of Genocide

The Trump administration officially joined an International Court of Justice case to defend Israel against genocide allegations, affirming the accusations are false.
#un-human-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute crimes against humanity'

They explained that the records tell a story of dehumanisation, racism and corruption. So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, the experts wrote. The UNHRC panel called for an investigation into allegations around Epstein and his associates, who include prominent figures in global politics, business, science and culture.
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