Category Archives: ICC

Mandela legacy on the line as South Africa moves to leave ICC

Civil society to oppose executive attempt to withdraw from Rome Statute African and international civil society group will strongly oppose any withdrawal by South Africa from the Rome Statute of International Criminal Court (ICC) to protect decades of democracy, justice, and … Continue reading

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States: Ratify international justice cooperation treaty

                                                The 15th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), taking place this November in The … Continue reading

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10 cultural landmarks destroyed in conflict

With the International Criminal Court (ICC) set to open its first trial for the destruction of UNESCO listed buildings in Mali’s Timbuktu, we bring you 10 examples of historic, religious and cultural structures destroyed in conflict through the ages.

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UN to Burundi: protect ethnic minorities from violence; stop reprisals on civil society

The World Organization Against Torture (OMCT) has highlighted UN calls for Burundi to cease reprisals against civil society advocating for domestic and international justice in the country, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor is conducting a preliminary examination into alleged Rome Statute … Continue reading

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Death threats for activist working on Palestine-ICC in The Hague

Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad this week broke the story of ongoing death threats to a human rights activist advocating for justice for grave crimes in Palestine at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Dutch authorities must do more … Continue reading

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