International Criminal Court (ICC)
Global rights group accuses Israel of apartheid, persecution
Middle East
April 27, 2021
Global rights group accuses Israel of apartheid, persecution
JERUSALEM (AP) — One of the world’s best-known human rights groups said Tuesday that Israel is guilty of the international…
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
Middle East
March 19, 2021
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
JERUSALEM (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Thursday it has sent formal notices to Israel and the Palestinian Authority…
Alleged Darfur militia leader appears before ICC judge
Middle East
June 15, 2020
Alleged Darfur militia leader appears before ICC judge
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An alleged Sudanese militia leader charged with more than 50 crimes against humanity and war…
International court approves Afghanistan investigation
World
March 5, 2020
International court approves Afghanistan investigation
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court gave the green light Thursday for prosecutors to…
Sudan to hand over al-Bashir for genocide trial: official
Middle East
February 12, 2020
Sudan to hand over al-Bashir for genocide trial: official
AIRO (AP) — Sudan’s transitional authorities have agreed to hand over ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court…
Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements
Middle East
January 29, 2020
Israel headed for clash with ICC over West Bank settlements
JERUSALEM (AP) — Emboldened by a supportive White House, Israel appears to be barreling toward a showdown with the international…
Afghanistan probe appeal begins at Hague international court
Middle East
December 4, 2019
Afghanistan probe appeal begins at Hague international court
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court opened a three-day hearing Wednesday at which prosecutors and victims aim…
ICC judges order prosecutor to review Gaza flotilla decision
Middle East
September 2, 2019
ICC judges order prosecutor to review Gaza flotilla decision
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals judges on Monday ordered the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor to reconsider again her refusal…
After ousting Bashir, Sudan’s activists struggle to loosen military’s grip
Middle East
May 10, 2019
After ousting Bashir, Sudan’s activists struggle to loosen military’s grip
DUBAI (Reuters) – After spearheading the rallies that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s main protest group is now locked…
Sudan’s Bashir transferred to jail notorious for holding political prisoners during his regime
Middle East
April 17, 2019
Sudan’s Bashir transferred to jail notorious for holding political prisoners during his regime
Khartoum, Sudan (CNN)–Sudan’s ousted President Omar al-Bashir was transferred on Tuesday evening to Kober prison, a maximum-security prison notorious for…