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Palestine probe prompts misguided backlash against ICC

The opening of an ICC preliminary examination into Palestine continues to make headlines around the world. While widely welcomed by civil society and others as a step towards accountability for grave crimes, the announcement has prompted a misguided backlash against … Continue reading

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#GlobalJusticeWeekly – Civil society welcomes Palestine as 123rd ICC member state

Palestine’s accession to the ICC Rome Statute last week is a crucial step towards accountability for grave crimes in the region and a peaceful resolution of one of the world’s longest running conflicts, the Coalition for the ICC said this week.

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Palestine joins ICC: Ending impunity key to lasting peace

Palestine’s accession to the ICC Rome Statute last week is a crucial step towards accountability for grave crimes in the region and a peaceful resolution of one of the world’s longest running conflicts. After depositing the instruments of accession with the … Continue reading

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Ukraine accepts ICC jurisdiction

Ukraine took a step towards obtaining justice for alleged crimes committed during the “Maidan” protests by accepting ICC jurisdiction yesterday. According to the ICC, it received a declaration from the Ukrainian government formally requesting the ICC to exercise jurisdiction over the events … Continue reading

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Full ICC membership best course of action for Ukraine

With fast-moving political and military developments in Ukraine, civil society is urging the country’s lawmakers to build on the momentum of a recent vote in favor of an ICC investigation into alleged recent crimes against protestors by becoming a full … Continue reading

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