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.
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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.
Hague Prosecutor Ready to Investigate Israel, if Assured of Jurisdiction
Palestinians welcomed the announcement, while Israeli officials erupted in anger.
Sudan’s Ousted Leader Is Sentenced to Two Years for Corruption
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, accused of genocide in Darfur, was charged with possessing foreign currency and receiving illegal gifts.
Are West Bank Settlements Illegal? Who Decides?
The United States declared that Israeli settlements on the West Bank are “not inconsistent with” international law, despite decisions by world bodies like the International Court of Justice.
Myanmar Genocide Lawsuit Is Filed at United Nations Court
Gambia, on behalf of Rohingya Muslims, opens an international dispute with Myanmar in an effort to have the country’s leadership tried for genocide.