It seems unlikely that deposed President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia, will be forced to stand trial. That is not deterring activists who have worked for years to document his government’s crimes.
Tag: International Court of Justice (UN)
U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice
In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.
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.
Israel Rallies Around Netanyahu Over I.C.C. Warrant, for Now
An I.C.C. arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza spurred outrage across Israel’s political spectrum. But in the long term, it’s not a good look for a prime minister.
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.
The Bitter Fight Over the Meaning of ‘Genocide’
Debates over how to describe conflicts in Gaza, Myanmar and elsewhere are channeling a controversy as old as the word itself.
ICJ Set to Weigh In on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories
The advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice marks the first time the court has laid out its stance on an issue that for decades has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations.
Visiting Europe, Biden Will Find Both Solidarity and Isolation
The president arrived in France for a visit meant to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and showcase Western unity. But even as he rallies American allies in defense of Ukraine, he will defy them on the war in Gaza.
What Does the ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Military Offensive in Rafah Mean?
There is a substantial consensus among legal experts that Israel cannot continue its current Rafah offensive without violating the court’s order.
Israel Pushes Into Rafah as Displaced Palestinians Search for Safety
The Israeli military said it had deployed additional combat troops to the southern Gaza Strip, even as a growing chorus of voices demand an end to the fighting.