Keywords: War Crimes


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......

Rubio denounces Amnesty International over allegations of US war crimes in Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected accusations by Amnesty International that the United States violated international humanitarian law during its military campaign against Iran, sharply criticizing the organization and questioning its credibility. Asked about Amnesty International’s......

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......

France and Mexico renew push to curb Security Council veto in mass atrocity cases

France and Mexico are stepping up efforts to limit the use of the United Nations Security Council veto in situations involving mass atrocities, including genocide, crimes against humanity and large-scale war crimes. The initiative, originally launched by the two countries in 2015, has now secured the......

Syria arrests former Assad-era general as accountability drive expands

Syrian security authorities have announced the arrest of former Major General Ahmed Mohammad Ismail, a senior officer who served in the Republican Guard under ousted President Bashar al-Assad. The detention is part of a broader campaign by Syria’s new authorities targeting former military and......

Syria: Arrest of a Former High-ranking Official of Assad's Republican Guard

Syrian security forces announced the arrest of Ahmad Mohammad Ismail, a former general of the Republican Guard under Bashar al-Assad. The authorities accuse him of participating in the command of military operations against opposition-controlled areas during the civil war. A judicial investigation is......

Syria sentences ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, marking one of the most consequential judicial actions taken by the country's transitional authorities since the fall of his government. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, holds Assad responsible for crimes committed......

Ukraine considers criminal proceedings against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Ukraine is considering whether to open criminal proceedings against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, following a request from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office that has added new political and legal pressure on one of Russia's closest allies. According to a letter made public......

UN rights office warns of intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza

The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised concerns over what it describes as an intensification of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, reporting dozens of civilian casualties in recent days and calling for full respect for the ceasefire and accountability for alleged violations of......