Keywords: Criminal court


UN human rights chief says Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize strengthens international justice

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed the reported awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to former South African judge and human rights advocate Navi Pillay, saying the recognition highlights the importance of international justice and accountability. Speaking to......

International Criminal Court vows to continue investigations despite US sanctions

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has pledged to continue its investigations and prosecutions despite new sanctions announced by the United States, with one of its senior officials condemning the measures as an attempt to undermine international justice and the independence of the judiciary. ICC......

Trump administration prepares broader sanctions against International Criminal Court

The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing broader sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), raising concerns about the potential impact on the institution’s finances and day-to-day operations. According to people familiar with the plans cited by Reuters, Washington......

Mamdani calls for US to join ICC and enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the United States to join the International Criminal Court and comply with its arrest warrants, saying that, if the decision were his, Washington would seek membership and enforce the warrant issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani......

Nador court sentences Moussa to 30 years over Azghanghan wedding case

The spectacular wedding that drew national attention in the Nador area in August 2025 has now led to a major judicial sentence. The criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal in Nador has sentenced Moussa, known in connection with the controversial celebration in Azghanghan, to 30 years in prison. The......

2014 Air Algérie crash: Swiftair convicted over deaths of 116 people

More than 12 years after the crash of Air Algérie flight AH5017, a Paris court has imposed a €225,000 fine on Spanish airline Swiftair for involuntary manslaughter. The Paris Criminal Court handed down the maximum fine provided for in the proceedings on September 28, 2026, bringing a long-running......

French appeal court hands Saad Lamjarred 10-year prison sentence

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following an appeal trial in France over a case dating back to 2016. The decision was handed down by the Assize Court of Appeal in Créteil after proceedings held from September 17 to 25. Lamjarred, who had attended the hearings......

Mamdani says New York lacks authority to arrest Netanyahu ahead of UN visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while acknowledging that city authorities do not have the independent legal power to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him if he visits New York. The issue has resurfaced......

ICC maintains Netanyahu and Gallant arrest warrants amid US pressure

The International Criminal Court is maintaining the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, despite mounting pressure from the United States and the threat of further sanctions against the Hague-based tribunal. The ICC prosecution......