The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Russia’s ex-minister of defense, Sergei Shoigu, and current army chief of staff, Valery Gerasimov, for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. They are accused of directing missile attacks on civilian targets, including power plants, during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. T...
Ninety-three nations have reaffirmed their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) emphasizing its independence in pursuing legal actions. This follows recent threats aimed at ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, who will be seeking arrest warrants against Israeli leaders and Palestinian figures. A statement was issued by member states of th...
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has called for cooperation in investigating grave international crimes in Darfur, Sudan. Khan urges victim groups, civil society, and international partners to provide evidence of ongoing atrocities, including in Al Fasher. Khan emphasizes the urgent need for action, citing ongoing investigat...
JOHANNESBURG (AA) – The South African government will provide 50 million Rand (approximately $2.7 million) in humanitarian aid to Gaza, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola announced at a conference in Jordan. “In addition to our International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, our government has approved a contribution of 50 million Rand for ...
Washington, United States – AFP The White House said Tuesday it did not support sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the tribunal’s prosecutor sought an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We don’t believe that sanctions against the ICC is the right approach here,...
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has filed a third complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleging war crimes against journalists in Gaza. They have accused the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of killing eight Palestinian journalists and injuring another between December and May. Israel’s war on Gaza has so far killed more than 100...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Israel is imposing collective punishment on Gaza, said International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, emphasizing that no one has immunity to commit war crimes or crimes against humanity. In an interview with the British newspaper The Sunday Times, Khan discussed the reactions following his move to seek a...
The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor Karim Khan has disclosed that he is receiving threats amid investigations into top Israeli officials. In an interview with CNN, Khan revealed a senior figure’s blunt statement that the court was “built for Africa and for thugs like Putin,” not for the West and its allies. He was referring to [&he...
LONDON (AA) – More than 100 lawmakers and lords in the UK have urged the government to condemn any threats to the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its prosecutor applied for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. “We urge you to condemn any threats and attempts to undermine the independence and impartialit...
Human rights advocates globally slammed President Joe Biden for his condemnation of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecutor’s move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Biden’s denunciation drew ire for its perceived double standards, with critics accusing him of defending atrocities. The pr...
