Tag Archives: Palestine

#GlobalJustice Weekly – Civil society urges action on threats to ICC advocates

Posted on August 15, 2016 by commscicc

The latest in Global Justice news: Al-Haq representative to the International Criminal Court Nada Kiswanson facing death threats; allegations of witness-tampering in Ongwen ICC trial; Georgian NGO sues Russia at European Court for Human Rights; UN Security Council approves regional protection force for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 12, 2016 by commscicc

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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The year in global justice 2015

Posted on December 18, 2015 by commscicc

As 2015 comes to a close, we take a look back at what has been an eventful year in the fight for justice for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide around the world. Thank you for all your continuing … Continue reading →

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Judges ask prosecutor to reconsider Gaza flotilla decision – What you should know

Posted on July 23, 2015 by commscicc

Last year, ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda decided not to proceed with an investigation into the 2010 Israeli raid of a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla during which 10 people were killed, but judges are now asking her to revisit that decision. … Continue reading →

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#GlobalJusticeWeekly – Human Rights Council calls for accountability in Gaza

Posted on July 10, 2015 by commscicc

Late last week, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) approved a resolution calling for perpetrators of war crimes allegedly committed during the 2014 Gaza conflict to be held accountable and urging Israel and Palestine to cooperate fully with any ICC inquiries into … Continue reading →

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