A president’s vow to fight drugs unleashed violence and fostered a culture of impunity. But the crimes are finally getting a look, including from the International Criminal Court.
Tag: International Criminal Court
I.C.C. Convicts Senior Jihadist Police Leader of Atrocities in Timbuktu
The court said his crimes had involved overseeing public floggings, torture and arbitrary arrests during a jihadist takeover in northern Mali in 2012.
I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for 2 Senior Russian Security Officials
Sergei K. Shoigu, a former defense minister, and Gen. Valery V. Gerasimov, the country’s highest-ranking military officer, were accused of directing attacks against civilians in Ukraine.
House Votes to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials Over Israel Prosecution
The Republican-written bill, which the White House strongly opposes, stands little chance of becoming law after lawmakers failed to reach a bipartisan deal on penalizing measures.
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.
ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Its Military Incursion Into Rafah
The International Court of Justice has no means to enforce its order in the Gazan city, but the ruling added pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
U.N. Court Orders Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive
The International Court of Justice ruling deepens Israel’s international isolation, but the court has no enforcement powers.
Israel Expands Rafah Offensive Amid International Pressure Over Gaza War
While the government has been hit with a string of diplomatic and legal defeats, the Israeli public’s support for the Gaza war remains strong.
As Israel’s Hard Line Stokes Anger Abroad, Netanyahu May Get Benefits at Home
Despite diplomatic blows this week, Israeli leaders are focused on their public, which still largely views the war with Hamas in Gaza as an existential conflict.