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Ethiopia Fails to Block UN Funding for Human Rights Investigation

Ethiopia on Thursday failed to block the United Nations from funding an international committee that will investigate human rights violations by all parties in the nation's recent war. The International Commission of Human Rights Experts (ICHRE) on Ethiopia was created last December by the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council, despite…

Asharq Al-Awsat

International Criminal Court to open office in Venezuela

The prosecutor’s office of the International Criminal Court says it will open an office in Venezuela as it investigates allegations of torture and killings by the South American country’s security forces

The Independent UK

ICC to open office in Venezuela, prosecutor says

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan, appearing on Venezuelan state television on a visit to Caracas on Thursday, said the court will open an office there.

Reuters

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Canada to make 'significant contribution' to ICC's investigations into Ukraine invasion

Canada will make a "significant contribution" to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigations into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said in a statement on Tuesday.

Reuters

Calling Putin a 'war criminal' could spark even more atrocities in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues, officials in the U.S. and Europe are sounding alarms about alleged war crimes being committed by Russian troops there. U.S. President Joe Biden has called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal,” as has the U.S. Senate, on the grounds that schools, hospitals and…

The Conversation

How would those accused of Ukraine war crimes be prosecuted?

Even as the conflict in Ukraine rages, a vast apparatus is being built to gather and preserve evidence of potential violations of international laws of war that were written after World War II

The Independent UK

ICC prosecutor calls for international support in Ukraine war-crimes probe

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Thursday asked a coalition of countries in The Hague to back his war-crimes investigation in Ukraine, saying "things can get worse" if the international community fails to act now.

Reuters

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UK to contribute money, experts to ICC's Ukraine probe

Britain is boosting its support for the International Criminal Court’s probe of war crimes in Ukraine with cash and specialist staff as it hosts a meeting of a coalition of nations that back the investigation

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson vows to target Putin's gold as war crimes red line 'has been crossed'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson today said there was 'no question' that Russia has committed war crimes and Putin should be prosecuted in the International Criminal Court as he flew for an emergency NATO summit in Brussels

Daily Mirror

UK's Johnson says pressure could be applied to Putin's gold reserves

Britain and its western allies will increase the economic pressure on Russia by examining whether more can be done to prevent President Vladimir Putin from accessing gold reserves, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin has crossed a ‘red line’ with war crimes, says Boris Johnson

Ahead of a Nato meeting in Brussels, the Prime Minister urged the West to tighten the vice around Putin’s regime

Evening Standard

Putin has already crossed ‘red line’ with his ‘barbarism’ in Ukraine, Boris Johnson says

PM suggests the UK could target Russian leader’s gold reserves

The Independent UK

Danish Siddiqui’s parents say International Criminal Court should investigate his killing

Those responsible for incident should be brought to justice, journalist’s parents say in complaint demanding probe

The Hindu

Family of slain journalist takes Taliban leaders to ICC

The family of a Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photographer who was killed in Afghanistan last year has filed a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court to investigate his killing

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Parents of Reuters photographer killed in Afghanistan start legal action against Taliban

The parents of Reuters photographer Danish Siddiqui, who was killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan last year, have begun legal action at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Islamist group, a lawyer for the family said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Could Russia’s Putin Be Prosecuted for War Crimes in Ukraine?

US President Joe Biden has publicly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, but legal experts said a prosecution of Putin or other Russian leaders would face high hurdles and could take years, as outlined below: How is a war crime defined? The International Criminal Court in The Hague…

Reuters

Explainer-How could Russia's Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?

U.S. President Joe Biden has publicly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, but legal experts said a prosecution of Putin or other Russian leaders would face high hurdles and could take years, as outlined below:

The Independent UK

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

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The Hindu

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui's parents to initiate legal action against Taliban

It is understood that Siddiqui's family will be moving the International Criminal Court against the Taliban

The Independent UK

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

The Independent UK

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues

ABC News

International leaders are calling Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal'. Here's why charging him might be a long way off

Allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a war criminal are beginning to pile up and prosecutors from the International Criminal Court are on the case. But that doesn't mean he'll be facing a court any time soon.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The International Criminal Court matters. Can Ukraine make us see that?

Two years ago, the U.S. government treated the International Criminal Court like an enemy of the state. Now, the ICC may be the only way to ensure justice for Russia’s war crimes.

Daily Record

Vladimir Putin declared war criminal as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rages on

The US Senate last night backed the resolution and has encouraged the International Criminal Court to investigate the Russian military for war crimes.

Reuters

ICC Prosecutor Khan visits Ukraine, holds virtual meeting with President Zelenskiy

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, visited Ukraine on Wednesday and held virtual meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his office said.

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