Category Archives: Ruto/Sang

#GlobalJustice Weekly – Disappearances and arbitrary detention on the rise

Posted on July 25, 2016 by commscicc

In Global Justice news last week: Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International report on arbitrary detentions in Ukraine and Nepal; civil society launch ‘Reporting on Torture’ handbook; governments defend ICC at AU Summit; ICC judges decline to consider victims’ reparations in closed Ruto/Sang case; Colombian Court approves referendum … Continue reading →

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Eight key moments in International Criminal Court history

Posted on July 15, 2016 by commscicc

As the Rome Statute enters its 19th year with 124 countries now party to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) founding treaty, the success of the ICC and Rome Statute system of international justice is more crucial than ever before as … Continue reading →

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#GlobalJustice Weekly – Victims sidelined in Kenya

Posted on April 22, 2016 by commscicc

In Global Justice news this week: Victims of the post-election violence in Kenya keep struggling with trauma, civil society warned of escalating violence in Burundi, calls for more governmental cooperation rose in the light of ICC’s preliminary examination in Afghanistan … Continue reading →

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#GlobalJustice Weekly – End of the road for justice in Kenya?

Posted on April 8, 2016 by commscicc

In Global Justice news this week: Global civil society responded as ICC judges vacated charges against the Kenyan deputy president in relation to the country’s 2007-8 post-election violence, the ICC approved the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s intention to prosecute … Continue reading →

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Ruto/Sang ICC case thrown out: explanation and reaction

Posted on April 7, 2016 by commscicc

International Criminal Court judges have ended the trial of Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto and broadcaster Joshua Sang due to lack of evidence, possibly linked to suspected witness tampering. Contrary to some reports, the accused were not acquitted and the case may reopen … Continue reading →

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