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- The efforts come amid Trump administration anger over the ICC’s efforts to look into alleged war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan
- US State Secretary Pompeo described the ICC as “corrupt”, “grossly ineffective” and “highly politicised”
EU foreign affairs high representative Josep Borrell said that the move is key to ‘bringing justice and peace’.
EU foreign affairs high representative Josep Borrell said that the move is key to ‘bringing justice and peace’.
China’s lack of participation in international courts is more likely to stem from a calculation of political expediency. The superpower is more than able to marshal its defence against class-action lawsuits.
China’s lack of participation in international courts is more likely to stem from a calculation of political expediency. The superpower is more than able to marshal its defence against class-action lawsuits.
China has in recent years been more willing to play a bigger role in global affairs, even though historically it has taken an isolationist approach to its participation in international law. But attempts in the US and elsewhere to take Beijing to court will surely dampen its desire for engagement.
China has in recent years been more willing to play a bigger role in global affairs, even though historically it has taken an isolationist approach to its participation in international law. But attempts in the US and elsewhere to take Beijing to court will surely dampen its desire for engagement.
Judges say the investigation must go ahead, including looking into possible atrocities committed by US forces in Afghanistan.
Judges say the investigation must go ahead, including looking into possible atrocities committed by US forces in Afghanistan.
The United Nations says about 300,000 people have been killed and millions displaced since the conflict erupted in 2003.
The United Nations says about 300,000 people have been killed and millions displaced since the conflict erupted in 2003.
Canadian lawyer William Schabas says the crimes perpetrated against the Rohingya Muslims do not constitute genocide, despite appearing in a documentary in 2013 seemingly saying the opposite.
Canadian lawyer William Schabas says the crimes perpetrated against the Rohingya Muslims do not constitute genocide, despite appearing in a documentary in 2013 seemingly saying the opposite.
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi has deflected accusations of genocide against her country's Muslim Rohingya minority before the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Speaking before the World Court on December 11, 2019, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate called allegations made in a lawsuit brought by Gambia “misleading and incomplete”, but admitted it was possible that the army could have used excessive force.
Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi has deflected accusations of genocide against her country's Muslim Rohingya minority before the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Speaking before the World Court on December 11, 2019, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate called allegations made in a lawsuit brought by Gambia “misleading and incomplete”, but admitted it was possible that the army could have used excessive force.
Myanmar is accused of systematic rape, torture and murder of thousands of Rohingya Muslims that forced more than 740,000 people to flee to Bangladesh.
Myanmar is accused of systematic rape, torture and murder of thousands of Rohingya Muslims that forced more than 740,000 people to flee to Bangladesh.
The International Court of Justice will next week hear a case against Myanmar over its alleged genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
The International Court of Justice will next week hear a case against Myanmar over its alleged genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
China’s purported crimes happened outside Philippine territory, the International Criminal Court found, meaning it does not have jurisdiction.
China’s purported crimes happened outside Philippine territory, the International Criminal Court found, meaning it does not have jurisdiction.
Gambia filed the case against Myanmar on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Gambia filed the case against Myanmar on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Palestinian medical sources identified the man as 22-year-old Omar al-Badawi, who was hit in the chest with live fire at Al Arroub refugee camp.
Palestinian medical sources identified the man as 22-year-old Omar al-Badawi, who was hit in the chest with live fire at Al Arroub refugee camp.
Bosco Ntaganda was responsible for the massacre of children and babies, the rape and sexual slavery of underage girls and recruiting of child soldiers, the International Criminal Court heard.
Bosco Ntaganda was responsible for the massacre of children and babies, the rape and sexual slavery of underage girls and recruiting of child soldiers, the International Criminal Court heard.
Some 1,600 people have been killed in the past six months in the Philippines’ drugs crackdown, bringing the official death count to more than 6,600.
Some 1,600 people have been killed in the past six months in the Philippines’ drugs crackdown, bringing the official death count to more than 6,600.
Hong Kong’s chief secretary doubles down on government claim that primary aim is to ensure murder suspect can be sent to Taiwan, as former prosecutors says human rights safeguards should be written in.
Hong Kong’s chief secretary doubles down on government claim that primary aim is to ensure murder suspect can be sent to Taiwan, as former prosecutors says human rights safeguards should be written in.
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng and Secretary for Security John Lee claim approach will give government greater flexibility in dealing with different jurisdictions as they admit other safeguards will also be left out.
Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng and Secretary for Security John Lee claim approach will give government greater flexibility in dealing with different jurisdictions as they admit other safeguards will also be left out.
Conchita Carpio-Morales believes her legal bid against Xi Jinping was the cause of her airport detention.
Conchita Carpio-Morales believes her legal bid against Xi Jinping was the cause of her airport detention.
Former Philippine Supreme Court associate justice Conchita Carpio-Morales was questioned for hours by immigration officers at Hong Kong’s international airport on May 21, 2019.
Former Philippine Supreme Court associate justice Conchita Carpio-Morales was questioned for hours by immigration officers at Hong Kong’s international airport on May 21, 2019.
Conchita Carpio-Morales, the former ombudsman in the Philippines, was free to enter Hong Kong following questioning but decided to return to Manila.
Conchita Carpio-Morales, the former ombudsman in the Philippines, was free to enter Hong Kong following questioning but decided to return to Manila.
Sudanese Professionals Association says ‘those who committed crimes against humanity and genocide ... must face justice’.
Sudanese Professionals Association says ‘those who committed crimes against humanity and genocide ... must face justice’.
Prosecutor said reason to believe US forces committed torture, cruel treatment, rape and sexual violence against detainees. ICC judges said lack of cooperation from US, Afghans and Taliban made successful prosecution unlikely.
Prosecutor said reason to believe US forces committed torture, cruel treatment, rape and sexual violence against detainees. ICC judges said lack of cooperation from US, Afghans and Taliban made successful prosecution unlikely.
Move comes amid a probe into possible war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan
Move comes amid a probe into possible war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced the decision in a strongly worded speech in which he angrily alluded to the affect of royal influence.
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced the decision in a strongly worded speech in which he angrily alluded to the affect of royal influence.
Opposition politicians have been able to create confusion in the minds of the people, that this law negates the rights of the Malays, Mahathir said.
Opposition politicians have been able to create confusion in the minds of the people, that this law negates the rights of the Malays, Mahathir said.
More than 25,000 people have signed a statement of support for two former officials who claim China’s artificial island building has blocked 320,000 Filipinos from their fishing grounds. But Beijing has no plans to respond
More than 25,000 people have signed a statement of support for two former officials who claim China’s artificial island building has blocked 320,000 Filipinos from their fishing grounds. But Beijing has no plans to respond
Beijing says the situation in the South China Sea is stable and the move won’t harm its positive relations with Manila