Video testimony from two soldiers supports widespread accusations that Myanmar’s military tried to eradicate the ethnic minority in a genocidal campaign.
Tag: International Criminal Court
Sudan Signs Peace Deal With Rebel Alliance
After years of bloodshed, the country’s transitional government reached an agreement with most but not all of the groups fighting in Darfur and elsewhere.
Omar Hassan al-Bashir Goes on Trial in Sudan Over 1989 Coup
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, ousted in mass protests last year, is on trial for his role in the military coup that propelled him to power in 1989. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
Uighurs Push for International Criminal Court Case Accusing China of Genocide
The complaint at the International Criminal Court is the first of its kind to challenge Beijing on its crackdown on Muslims, but China does not accept the court’s jurisdiction.
After 13 Years on the Run, a Sudanese Militia Leader Appears in Court
A case in the International Criminal Court against Ali Kushayb is the first to address the mass killings of civilians by Sudan’s armed forces and government-backed militias in Darfur.
Sudanese War Crimes Suspect Arrested After 13 Years on the Run
Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese militia leader charged with 50 crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the conflict in Darfur, has surrendered to the authorities.
Germany Takes Rare Step in Putting Syrian Officers on Trial in Torture Case
Activists have described the case, which involves charges of crimes against humanity in the early stages of the Syrian civil war, as a first, limited step toward justice.
I.C.C. Allows Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry to Proceed, Angering U.S.
The decision by the International Criminal Court is the first time the prosecutor has been authorized to investigate U.S. forces.
Sudan’s Ex-Ruler May Face War Crimes Trial, Official Says
The International Criminal Court had long sought the arrest of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s long-serving ruler. A member of the country’s governing council suggested he might be extradited.
Sudan to Investigate Darfur Atrocities Under Ousted Leader
About 300,000 people were killed in the conflict and some 2.7 million were forced from their homes during the war, according to the United Nations.