Tag: International Criminal Court
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Europe defends the International Criminal Court following sanctions by the US
European governments and institutions have issued condemnations and rejections of the latest US sanctions against International Criminal Court President Judge Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of the Office of the Prosecutor. The sanctions freeze any assets they hold within US jurisdiction and restrict their access to the US financial system. US Secretary…
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US State Department declares war against the International Criminal Court as Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali withdraw from the Court
On Monday, 13 July 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a sweeping campaign to isolate and weaken the International Criminal Court, accusing it of legal overreach and of threatening US sovereignty by asserting potential jurisdiction over US officials and military personnel. The US government said it was considering further sanctions, visa and travel…
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Malta makes a small donation to the Trust Fund for Victims of the International Criminal Court
Malta has made a nominal and voluntary contribution of up to €20,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims run by the International Criminal Court. Along with the contribution, the Maltese government issued a statement of support to the International Criminal Court saying that “it serves as a beacon of hope and justice for victims worldwide”.…
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Weapons air-supply routes to the RSF restricted: ICC declares that war crimes and collective torture against Darfuris are ongoing
The International Criminal Court has released a statement declaring that Darfuris are experiencing collective torture and ongoing war crimes which have escalated ever since the Rapid Support Forces captured the city of Al-Fashir. The ICC is currently conducting an investigation on the war crimes perpetuated in Darfur by the RSF which was prompted following the…
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EU to set up Special Commission at The Hague to seek claims and financial damages from Russia
During today’s EU Council Meeting it was concluded that a special commission will be set up at the Hague to seek claims and financial damages from Russia from the International Criminal Court and other relevant institutions. The claims will be paid from Russia’s frozen assets. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that it has up…
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The International Criminal Court opens an investigation on the RSF’s massacre in Al-Fashir
In a brief statement released yesterday, the International Criminal Court has announced that it is conducting an investigation in the genocidal massacre in Al-Fashir perpetuated by the Rapid Support Forces. The ICC’s statement also makes an effort to prove that it has made efforts in the past to seek justice for the atrocities and war…
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Former Janjaweed Commander found guilty of war crimes: first conviction on gender-based violence
Yesterday on Monday 06th October, the International Criminal Court has found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a former commander of the Janjaweed militia in Sudan, guilty of war crimes. The former Janjaweed commander was also found guilty of committing systematic gender-based violence in a first and historic conviction for the criminal court. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman,…
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France, Spain and Nordic countries condemn latest US sanctions on the ICC: the UK remains silent
France, Spain and the Nordic countries have all condemned the latest US sanctions against the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his previous Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The British government has so far not issued a statement. The officials who have been sanctioned are ICC Judge Kimberly Prost…
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Tripoli’s government refuses to hand over Osama Najim Al-Masri to the ICC
In a sudden reversal from its commitment, the Libyan government has announced that it will not be handing over Libyan security official, Osama Najim al-Masri to the International Criminal Court. Osama Al-Masri was previously arrested in Italy and deported to Libya instead of being handed over to the ICC. Al-Masri has a pending arrest warrant…
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The European Union Backs International Criminal Court following more US Sanctions
European Commissioner President, Ursula von der Leyen, and High Representative, Kaja Kallas, issued brief statements in support of the International Criminal Court following sanctions against it by the US government. The US Department of State has issued sanctions against four ICC judges who were involved in investigating Israel’s war crimes in Gaza. The ICC has…
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European Foreign Ministers meet in Lviv and recognise Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
Yesterday, as the EU commemorated Europe Day, EU Foreign Ministers met in Lviv, Ukraine and held a European Council session to approve recognition for Ukraine’s Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy was also present and Ukraine was represented by Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal and Minister of…
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Outgoing German Foreign Minister Baerbock condemns Hungary for its decision to leave the International Criminal Court
The outgoing German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned Hungary’s decision to leave the International Criminal Court. Hungary’s President Viktor Orban made the announcement earlier today as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest. Premier Netanyahu has been issued an arrest warrant by the ICC for crimes against humanity. The outgoing German Foreign Minister…
