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International Criminal Court (ICC)

The ICC is a permanent international tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. It is intended to complement existing national judicial systems.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (front right), walks alongside Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh (front left) during a welcoming ceremony

Mongolia hosts Putin despite arrest warrant

Mongolia hosts Putin despite arrest warrant

Despite being a member of the ICC, Mongolia did not arrest Russia's president on a warrant for alleged war crimes.
PoliticsSeptember 3, 202402:22 min
Three men holding a banner with the words #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria now

AfricaLink News: September 3, 2024

AfricaLink News: September 3, 2024

Nigeria's detained protesters could face fines or life imprisonment +++ Migrant rescue operation in Englsih Channel
SocietySeptember 3, 202401:31 min
Thomas Kwoyelo

Uganda: Landmark conviction of LRA fighter

Uganda: Landmark conviction of LRA fighter

Thomas Kwoyelo, ex-LRA rebel, has been convicted for brutal crimes. But the group's leaders remain at large.
Law and JusticeAugust 14, 2024
The International Committee of the Red Cross headquarters is pictured, in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, June 23, 2023.

Geneva Conventions at 75: Crossroads for international law?

Geneva Conventions at 75: Crossroads for international law?

With mass civilian casualties and alleged war crimes in present-day conflicts, how relevant are the treaties today?
Human RightsAugust 11, 2024
On the picture, the President in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen before the trial of the Malian Muslim militant Al-Hassan

ICC convicts jihadist leader for gender-based crimes in Mali

ICC convicts jihadist leader for gender-based crimes in Mali

An Islamist militia leader has been convicted of crimes against humanity including rape and persecution in Mali in 2012
Law and JusticeJune 26, 202401:35 min
A man wearing a white turban and thin black glasses

Explainer: Why the ICC found Mali's Islamist guilty

Explainer: Why the ICC found Mali's Islamist guilty

The International Criminal Court has convicted a Malian Islamist extremist of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
CrimeJune 26, 202401:22 min
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arriving for a meeting

What would an ICC arrest mean for Israel's Netanyahu?

What consequences await Benjamin Netanyahu if the International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant against him?
Rule of LawMay 21, 2024
Vladimir Putin and Cyril Ramaphosa in conversation

South Africa dodges a bullet with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is subject to an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Law and JusticeJuly 21, 2023
The Afghanistan women's cricket team pose for a picture

ICC under increasing pressure to suspend Afghanistan

The ICC is under pressure to suspend Afghanistan due to the Taliban's ban on women and girls participating in sport.
SportsJanuary 23, 2023
Germany celebrate a win at the European Cricket Championship

Cricket in Germany: A history beyond bat and ball

The sport of cricket is developing fast in Germany. But what does it look like in a country more famous for football?
SportsOctober 1, 2021
A view of the ICC headquarters in the Netherlands

ICC asked to resume probe into Taliban, IS in Afghanistan

The ICC is facing backlash after suggesting it will "deprioritize" a probe into alleged US war crimes in Afghanistan.
Human RightsSeptember 27, 2021
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