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ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021By Editor

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has asked judges to investigate the killings of thousands of people in the Philippines as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs.” … Read More >ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

War crimes court ‘monitoring developments’ in West Bank: ICC prosecutor registers ‘great concern’

Posted on May 15, 2021May 15, 2021By Editor

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor says she is keeping a close eye on developments in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, as Israeli forces and Palestinians engage in deadly clashes and retaliatory strikes. … Read More >War crimes court ‘monitoring developments’ in West Bank: ICC prosecutor registers ‘great concern’

Israel tells International Criminal Court it doesn’t have authority to investigate crimes in Palestinian territories

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021By Editor

Tel Aviv has formally responded to the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s plans to investigate possible war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories, claiming the tribunal does not have jurisdiction over Israel. … Read More >Israel tells International Criminal Court it doesn’t have authority to investigate crimes in Palestinian territories

Israel seizes Palestinian foreign minister’s travel permit after visit to International Criminal Court over war crimes probe

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

Palestinian Foreign Minister, Riyad al-Maliki, who was returning to the West Bank from a meeting at the International Criminal Court (ICC), was held up at a border crossing and got his VIP travel permit revoked by Israel. … Read More >Israel seizes Palestinian foreign minister’s travel permit after visit to International Criminal Court over war crimes probe

ICC opens formal investigation into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories, despite Israel’s objections

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021By Editor

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced the opening of an investigation into possible war crimes committed in the Palestinian territories since June 2014. The move has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority. … Read More >ICC opens formal investigation into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories, despite Israel’s objections

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Israeli PM urges Biden to keep Trump’s sanctions on International Criminal Court to stave off war crimes investigation – media

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021By Editor

Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly urged US President Joe Biden to maintain his predecessor’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court, arguing that even if he disagrees with them, the US and Israel must stick together. … Read More >Israeli PM urges Biden to keep Trump’s sanctions on International Criminal Court to stave off war crimes investigation – media

‘Ignoring real war crimes’: Netanyahu blasts International Criminal Court for claiming jurisdiction over Palestinian territories

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

The International Criminal Court has claimed jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, meaning it could probe war crimes there. Israel has objected to the move. … Read More >‘Ignoring real war crimes’: Netanyahu blasts International Criminal Court for claiming jurisdiction over Palestinian territories

Bolsonaro Facing Charges in ICC Following Accusations of ‘Ecocide’ By Brazil’s Indigenous Activists

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

Since the election of President Jair Bolsonaro in 2019, Brazil has seen a spike in the destruction of its rainforests and traditional indigenous territory. The Brazilian leader has since had multiple charges of human rights violations leveled against him. … Read More >Bolsonaro Facing Charges in ICC Following Accusations of ‘Ecocide’ By Brazil’s Indigenous Activists

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WHO chief should be investigated over GENOCIDE, complaint to the Hague’s International Criminal Court says

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020By Editor

The World Health Organization’s head should be probed over genocide, a claim filed with the ICC by a US Nobel Peace Prize nominee says, adding that the Ethiopian may be involved in many crimes at home. … Read More >WHO chief should be investigated over GENOCIDE, complaint to the Hague’s International Criminal Court says

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Kosovo President Hashim Thaci resigns to face war crimes charges at The Hague

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020By Editor

Kosovo’s president, Hashim Thaci, has resigned and is set to face the International Criminal Court in The Hague, after an indictment charging him with crimes against humanity and war crimes was confirmed in court. … Read More >Kosovo President Hashim Thaci resigns to face war crimes charges at The Hague