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ICC prosecutor appeals for evidence of atrocities in Sudan after rebels attack hospital in Darfur

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is appealing for information and evidence of atrocities in Sudan’s western Darfur region.

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Israeli and Hamas leaders join list of people accused by leading war crimes court

War crimes prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu

ICC prosecutor faces demand for action against Israeli leaders and Russian attack over Putin warrant

US Senator Lindsey Graham condemns International Criminal Court during meeting with Netanyahu

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday. During the meeting Graham slammed the International Court of Justice and stressed Israel would “never have to worry” about U.S. support.

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War crimes prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu - AP Explains

Netanyahu condemns ICC war crimes prosecutor for seeking his arrest over Israel’s actions in Gaza

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What is the ICC and why it is considering arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court could soon issue arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas more than seven months into their war.

ICC rules that a probe into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela may proceed

Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Venezuelan security forces in 2017 may proceed.

ICC prosecutor: There are grounds to believe Sudan’s warring sides are committing crimes in Darfur

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor says his “clear finding” is that there are grounds to believe both Sudan’s armed forces and paramilitary rivals are committing crimes in the western Darfur region during the country’s current conflict.

Armenia’s parliament votes to join the International Criminal Court, straining ties with ally Russia

The Armenian parliament has voted to join International Criminal Court, which earlier this year indicted Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes connected to the deportation of children from Ukraine.

Armenians face genocide in Azerbaijan, former International Criminal Court prosecutor warns

The former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is warning that Azerbaijan is preparing genocide against ethnic Armenians in its Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Kenya police say dead bodies were planted to accuse officers of excessive force during protests

A Kenyan police official says dead bodies were planted to accuse police officers of using excessive force during recent anti-government protests, which rights groups say left dozens of demonstrators dead.

Justice Department helping Ukraine in war crimes investigations, Attorney General Garland says

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the U.S. Justice Department is cooperating with the International Criminal Court and supporting Ukrainian prosecutors carrying out war crime investigations.

Belarus Red Cross sparks outcry after its chief says it brought Ukrainian children to Belarus

The Belarus Red Cross has sparked international outrage after its chief told state television that the organization is actively involved in bringing Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine to Belarus.

South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant

South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend an economic summit in Johannesburg next month.

International Criminal Court authorizes reopening probe into Venezuela security forces

The International Criminal Court has ruled that international prosecutors should resume investigating alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela by security forces under President Nicolás Maduro because the country’s own probe has fallen short.

Russia indicts ICC prosecutor, judge who issued war crimes warrant for Putin

MOSCOW (AP) —

Russia on Sunday announced indictments in absentia for a judge and prosecutor of the International Criminal Court who issued a war crimes warrant for President Vladimir Putin.

Prosecutor says International Criminal Court issues 4 arrest warrants for alleged crimes in Libya

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced Thursday that judges have issued four new arrest warrants stemming from his investigations of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya.

War-crimes warrant for Putin could complicate Ukraine peace

An international arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin raises the prospect of justice for the man whose country invaded Ukraine but complicates efforts to end that war in peace talks.

Philippine police seize large stash of drugs in tea bags

BAGUIO, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police seized more than 500 kilograms (more than half a ton) of suspected methamphetamine concealed in tea bags Wednesday and arrested a suspected Chinese drug dealer in a northern mountain resort city, police officials said.

Former rebel leader is named Congo’s new Defense Minister

Congo’s former rebel leader jailed by the International Criminal Court, Jean-Pierre Bemba, has been appointed Congo’s Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle.

International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

Zelenskyy tells US, Europe law chiefs Russia must face court

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and top European legal officials, and called for Russia to face international prosecution for war crimes.

Rights lawyers seek ICC probe into Turkey allegations

Human rights lawyers have called on the International Criminal Court to open an investigation into alleged crimes they say were committed by Turkish authorities against thousands of opponents of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

EU: Freeing ex-senator can help Manila keep trade incentives

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ chances of retaining special trading incentives, including slashed tariffs for a wide array of products, would be boosted if it decides to free a long-detained opposition leader and rejoin the International Criminal Court, a group of European parliamentari

‘People’s court’ tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine

A “people’s court” is putting Russian President Vladimir Putin on trial for the crime of aggression over his invasion of Ukraine, in a symbolic move to close an “accountability gap” in the absence of an international tribunal with jurisdiction.

Philippines: Unapproved probe into killings unacceptable

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine justice secretary said Friday that any investigation violating the country’s sovereignty by the International Criminal Court into the widespread killings of suspects during an anti-drug crackdown under former President Rodrigo Duterte would be “totally unacc

Intl judges reopen Philippines ‘war on drugs’ investigation

International Criminal Court judges have cleared the way for the court’s prosecution office to resume its investigation into the so-called war on drugs in the Philippines.

EU assembly wants special court for Russia’s war in Ukraine

The European Union’s parliament calls on the member states to back the creation of a special court to judge on any war crime of agression by Russia in Ukraine.

Evidence of Russian crimes mounts as war in Ukraine drags on

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten months into Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine, overwhelming evidence shows the Kremlin’s troops have waged total war, with disregard for international laws governing the treatment of civilians and conduct on the battlefield.

ICC prosecutor ends Georgia, Central African Republic probes

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced Friday that he is closing investigations in Georgia and the Central African Republic, the first time the prosecution office has wrapped up probes in the court’s 20-year history.

International court upholds Ugandan rebel’s convictions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court appeals judges Thursday rejected the appeal by a former commander in the brutal Ugandan rebel group Lord’s Resistance Army of his conviction on dozens of charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity and upheld his 25-year sentence.

Palestinian activist’s family seeks ICC probe into his death

The family of an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority who died last year after allegedly being beaten by Palestinian security forces says it has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate the death.

Al Jazeera wants court to probe Palestinian reporter’s death

News channel Al Jazeera is formally asking the International Criminal Court to investigate the fatal shooting of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as she was reporting from a Palestinian refugee camp in May.

ICC prosecutor opposes EU plan for special Ukraine tribunal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday denounced a European Union proposal to create an U.N.

EU seeks specialized court to investigate Russia war crimes

The European Union wants to set up a U.N.-backed specialized court to investigate possible war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine.