A former Janjaweed militia commander was the first person found guilty by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur two decades ago.
Author: MARLISE SIMONS
Assad and Aides Are Wanted in France for Deadly Strike on Journalists
Judges issued arrest warrants for Bashar al-Assad and six officials of his regime in Syria for an attack that killed two journalists, including Marie Colvin.
Sudan Accuses U.A.E. of Being Complicit in Genocide
In an International Court of Justice complaint, the Sudanese government says the United Arab Emirates is fueling genocidal actions by funding rebels in the country’s civil war.
I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeks Arrest of Taliban Leader for Persecuting Afghan Women and Girls
Karim Khan said that a crime against humanity was being committed by top officials against “Afghan women and girls, as well as the LGBTQI+ community.”
What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.
4 Countries Accuse Taliban of ‘Gross’ Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights
Germany, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands said they will take the Taliban to the U.N.’s highest court because of its harsh restrictions on Afghan women.
Top Oceans Court Says Nations Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.
Who is Karim Khan, the ICC Prosecutor?
Mr. Khan, known as a gifted speaker and a tough-minded litigator, took an unusual approach to announcing his request for arrest warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel.
South Africa Again Asks the ICJ to Order Israel to Withdraw From Rafah
The “very survival” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is under threat, South Africa said.
Nicaragua Is Taking Germany to ICJ Over Supplying Arms to Israel
A new case before the International Court of Justice argues that the German government is furthering genocide in the Gaza war.