The case was brought to the World Court by a country not directly affected by the alleged genocide of the Rohingya, a precedent for similar claims against other countries, including Israel.
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I.C.C. Judges Denounce Effect of Trump’s Sanctions
President Trump’s retaliation against top officials at the International Criminal Court has shut them out of American services and made even routine daily tasks a challenge.
Athens Democracy Forum: ‘The Mother of All Battles?’ Information Integrity
The Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa told attendees at the Athens Democracy Forum that holding fast to “truth” was critical in restoring democracy.
Feared Sudanese Warlord Found Guilty at The Hague for Crimes in Darfur
A former Janjaweed militia commander was the first person found guilty by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur two decades ago.
Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change
The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague.
In a Win for Trump, NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending
President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.
Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO
President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.
Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From I.C.C.
The International Criminal Court confirmed that its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, will step down pending the results of an investigation into allegations against him.
Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, appears to have been elected mayor of Davao City. One of his sons is expected to fill in.
Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest
The former leader of the Philippines has been charged with crimes against humanity after thousands of civilians were killed during his time in office.