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fromwww.aljazeera.com
41 minutes 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
54 minutes 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
France politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Israel Jails Soldiers Involved in Jesus Statue Hammering - After Granting Soldiers in Rape Case Impunity

Israel removes soldiers involved in vandalizing a Jesus statue after dropping charges against soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian detainee.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

SAS soldiers quit amid fears of 'witch hunts' over the 'betrayal' of war crimes probes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many sources have informed The Telegraph that personnel have submitted applications for premature voluntary release, with departures from the regiment described as significant and even considered a 'threat to national security.'
SF politics
#ben-roberts-smith
#icc
World news
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours 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.
#human-rights
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 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
2 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.
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
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
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
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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Reporter Confronts Trump Chief Hegseth With War Crime' Accusation Live at Presser

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced accusations that his 'no quarter' statement regarding Iran constitutes a war crime under international humanitarian law.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon

A Lebanese-French artist filed a war crimes complaint in Paris over an Israeli bombing that killed his parents and a domestic worker.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Eight police officers for 3,000 cases: The challenge of investigating war crimes in Ukraine

Investigations into war crimes in Ukraine are severely hindered by a lack of resources and personnel, with only a fraction reaching court.
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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Reporter Confronts Trump Chief Hegseth With War Crime' Accusation Live at Presser

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced accusations that his 'no quarter' statement regarding Iran constitutes a war crime under international humanitarian law.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Uses Same Language Cited by ICJ in Genocide Ruling Against Israel

Trump justified potential war crimes against Iran by labeling its leaders as 'animals', echoing dehumanizing rhetoric used in the Gaza conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senator Says Trump Risks War Crime' if He Acts on Threats

Threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, according to Sen. Blumenthal, amid concerns over U.S. military strategy in the region.
#international-law
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on the Iran war and international law: it's worse than a mistake; it's a crime | Editorial

Western nations apply inconsistent standards in condemning military aggression, loudly criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine while remaining largely silent about US and Israeli military actions against Iran and Lebanon, undermining claims of universal international law.
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.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Israel has fostered a culture of impunity for attacks on healthcare workers, leading to severe consequences in Gaza and beyond.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Sudan war being fought on women's bodies': Survivors detail sexual assault

Sexual violence is a pervasive and defining feature of the conflict in Sudan, primarily affecting women and girls.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of severe torture'

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia is being denied medical treatment and subjected to severe torture in Israeli detention, prompting calls for his release.
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
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.
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.
#torture
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Torture has become state policy in Israel, with widespread suffering and violence against Palestinians sanctioned by political leaders.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Torture has become state policy in Israel, with widespread suffering and violence against Palestinians sanctioned by political leaders.
#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.
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
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.
#crimes-against-humanity
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.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

UN Experts Demand Probe Into Minab Massacre as Reports Find US Was Responsible

US military investigators believe US forces conducted a strike on an Iranian elementary school in Minab that killed 175 people, mostly children aged 7-12, prompting calls for immediate investigation as a potential war crime.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders

Thousands in Kosovo protested the Hague trial of former KLA leaders accused of wartime crimes while many locals view them as national liberation heroes.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Democrats Should Launch a "Nuremberg Caucus" to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime

Cory Doctorow proposes a 'Nuremberg Caucus' to document Trump administration crimes and establish accountability through public trials, arguing healthy democracies must prosecute those who attempt authoritarian rule.
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.
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.
#international-humanitarian-law
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

'Hallmark of genocide' found in Sudan's el-Fasher UN

RSF's capture of el-Fasher constituted planned, coordinated actions with hallmarks of genocide: ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, siege-induced starvation, and calls to eliminate non-Arab communities.
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.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Italian investigated over claims he paid to shoot people during siege of Sarajevo

An 80-year-old Italian man faces investigation for allegedly paying Bosnian Serb soldiers to take 'sniper tourists' to Sarajevo to kill civilians during the 1992–1996 siege.
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