Articles related to "International Criminal Court"
African Union Supports Delay in Darfur Case
The African Union has formally agreed to campaign for a 12 month suspension of the international war crimes case against President Omar Al-Beshir of Sudan.
conflict in darfur • sudan • janjaweed militia • omar al-bashir • international criminal court
The African Union has formally agreed to campaign for a 12 month suspension of the international war crimes case against President Omar Al-Beshir of Sudan.
conflict in darfur • sudan • janjaweed militia • omar al-bashir • international criminal court
Commander of Child Soldiers to be Put on Trial
In a decision welcomed by global observers the International Criminal Court confirmed this week that it will go ahead with its first trial in January, 2009.
child soldiers • war crimes • democratic republic of the congo • international criminal court • thomas lubanga
In a decision welcomed by global observers the International Criminal Court confirmed this week that it will go ahead with its first trial in January, 2009.
child soldiers • war crimes • democratic republic of the congo • international criminal court • thomas lubanga
Global Awareness is Reshaping Darfur Crisis
For years advocates and refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan have been crying out for help. Recent initiatives signal a growing response to their pleas.
sudan darfur • war crimes • genocide • african union • international criminal court
For years advocates and refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan have been crying out for help. Recent initiatives signal a growing response to their pleas.
sudan darfur • war crimes • genocide • african union • international criminal court
International Courts Part II of III:International Criminal Court
Criminals against humanity will soon be prosecuted by the permanent International Criminal Court, provided that it has been ratified by 60 countries. Read about its idealism and controversies in this article.
human rights • humanitarian • human rights law • humanitarian law • crime
Criminals against humanity will soon be prosecuted by the permanent International Criminal Court, provided that it has been ratified by 60 countries. Read about its idealism and controversies in this article.
human rights • humanitarian • human rights law • humanitarian law • crime
Old Piracy Laws Created Universal Jurisdiction
Piracy was the first crime to be of international concern, and this level of importance was later extended to war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
piracy laws • international criminal court • universal jurisdiction • war crimes • national sovereignty
Piracy was the first crime to be of international concern, and this level of importance was later extended to war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
piracy laws • international criminal court • universal jurisdiction • war crimes • national sovereignty
The Weakness of the International Criminal Court
Joining the International Criminal Court would be a big mistake.
international criminnal court
Joining the International Criminal Court would be a big mistake.
international criminnal court
ICC Issues Warrant for Omar Hassan al-Bashir
In a historic act, the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague issued an arrest warrant for Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the President of Sudan, on March 4, 2009.
omar hassan al-bashir president sudan darfur warra • omar al-bashir hague international criminal court • sudanese president al-bashir arrest warrant war cr • darfur human rights organization relief work • war crimes tribunal icc hague luis moreno-ocampo d
In a historic act, the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the Hague issued an arrest warrant for Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the President of Sudan, on March 4, 2009.
omar hassan al-bashir president sudan darfur warra • omar al-bashir hague international criminal court • sudanese president al-bashir arrest warrant war cr • darfur human rights organization relief work • war crimes tribunal icc hague luis moreno-ocampo d
Global Response to Wartime Rape
The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts.
wartime rape • sexual slavery • forced pregnancy • sexual rights • darfur sudan
The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts.
wartime rape • sexual slavery • forced pregnancy • sexual rights • darfur sudan
Canada Arrests Rwandan Immigrant for Genocide
After a six-year investigation, Rwandan immigrant, Jacques Mungwarere,became the second person to be charged under Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act.
crimes against humanity • war crimes • genocide • rwandan genocide • crimes against humanity and war crimes act
After a six-year investigation, Rwandan immigrant, Jacques Mungwarere,became the second person to be charged under Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act.
crimes against humanity • war crimes • genocide • rwandan genocide • crimes against humanity and war crimes act
Complementary Jurisdiction Helps Define the ICC
The International Criminal Court uses an interesting choice of jurisdiction to support national trials for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
complementary jurisdiction • international criminal court • national courts • united states state department • war crimes
The International Criminal Court uses an interesting choice of jurisdiction to support national trials for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
complementary jurisdiction • international criminal court • national courts • united states state department • war crimes
International Courts and International Law
It's easy to get confused about international courts. Find out what these two courts do, what their jurisdiction is, and what law they apply.
international courts • international law • international criminal court • international court of justice • icc jurisdiction
It's easy to get confused about international courts. Find out what these two courts do, what their jurisdiction is, and what law they apply.
international courts • international law • international criminal court • international court of justice • icc jurisdiction
LRA and Government Closer to Peace
LRA rebels and government officials have finally agreed on principles for handling accountability and reconciliation for offenses committed during Uganda's civil conflict
uganda conflict • war • peace • juba peace talks • lord's resistance army
LRA rebels and government officials have finally agreed on principles for handling accountability and reconciliation for offenses committed during Uganda's civil conflict
uganda conflict • war • peace • juba peace talks • lord's resistance army
On War Crimes Part IV: Just say no to the ICC
The Conclusion of the "On War Crimes" series looks at the International Criminal Court. Is is really going to solve the problem? Does more law, laws, and lawyers equal more justice?
bill clinton • international criminal court • bill richardson • genocide • laws
The Conclusion of the "On War Crimes" series looks at the International Criminal Court. Is is really going to solve the problem? Does more law, laws, and lawyers equal more justice?
bill clinton • international criminal court • bill richardson • genocide • laws
President of Sudan Wanted for War Crimes
The International Criminal Court wants Omar Hassan al-Bashir to faces charges he orchestrated atrocities in Darfur.
war crimes • international criminal court • darfur war • president of sudan • crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court wants Omar Hassan al-Bashir to faces charges he orchestrated atrocities in Darfur.
war crimes • international criminal court • darfur war • president of sudan • crimes against humanity
Susan Rice and Genocide
The International Criminal Court's indictment of Omar al-Bashir found vocal support from Susan Rice, a veteran of the Clinton administration's failed Rwanda policy
darfur genocide • rwanda genocide • susan rice us ambassador to un • international criminal court • indictment omar al-bashir
The International Criminal Court's indictment of Omar al-Bashir found vocal support from Susan Rice, a veteran of the Clinton administration's failed Rwanda policy
darfur genocide • rwanda genocide • susan rice us ambassador to un • international criminal court • indictment omar al-bashir
China VS the West over ICC arrest of Al-Bashir
The decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has once again revived old rivalries in Africa between China and the West.
omar al-bashir • darfur crisis • china west and darfur • russia and bashir • china and icc arrest warrant
The decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has once again revived old rivalries in Africa between China and the West.
omar al-bashir • darfur crisis • china west and darfur • russia and bashir • china and icc arrest warrant
Al Bashir, Darfur and ICC Arrest Warrant
In reaction to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, President Bashir continues to fly from country to country. What is his fate?
omar hassan al bashir • darfur crisis • international criminal court (icc) • bashir and the west • george bush and darfur
In reaction to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March, President Bashir continues to fly from country to country. What is his fate?
omar hassan al bashir • darfur crisis • international criminal court (icc) • bashir and the west • george bush and darfur
Juba Peace Talks Continue
For more than one month, leaders from the Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army have been talking peace in Juba, Sudan but isolated violence continues
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • juba • south sudan
For more than one month, leaders from the Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army have been talking peace in Juba, Sudan but isolated violence continues
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • juba • south sudan
President al-Bashir Expels Aid Groups from Sudan
President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has expelled international humanitarian aid groups from Sudan after the ICC issued a warrant for his arrest over alleged war crimes.
sudan president omar hassan al-bashir expels aid g • international criminal court arrest warrant • charges neocolonialist conspiracy • alleged war crimes • darfur conflict
President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has expelled international humanitarian aid groups from Sudan after the ICC issued a warrant for his arrest over alleged war crimes.
sudan president omar hassan al-bashir expels aid g • international criminal court arrest warrant • charges neocolonialist conspiracy • alleged war crimes • darfur conflict
The United Nations and ICC tackle Darfur
Chief Prosecutor Luis Ocampo appears in front of the Security Council at the United Nations in New York to discuss the issues over Sudanese government officials.
the icc • united nations and icc • luis ocampo • dafur • sudanese officials charged by icc
Chief Prosecutor Luis Ocampo appears in front of the Security Council at the United Nations in New York to discuss the issues over Sudanese government officials.
the icc • united nations and icc • luis ocampo • dafur • sudanese officials charged by icc
Obama to Promote International Law and Diplomacy
On November 4, 2008 the people of the United States elected the country´s first African American president. They also elected a world leader.
barack obama • international law • foreign policy • world view • humanitarian intervention
On November 4, 2008 the people of the United States elected the country´s first African American president. They also elected a world leader.
barack obama • international law • foreign policy • world view • humanitarian intervention
Possible War Crimes in Palestinian Gaza
Israel and Hamas recently declared a ceasefire and Israeli forces are leaving the Gaza Strip, but the dark specter of war crimes casts a shadow over this uneasy peace.
the gaza strip • israel palestinian conflict • hamas • white phosphorus • united nations organization
Israel and Hamas recently declared a ceasefire and Israeli forces are leaving the Gaza Strip, but the dark specter of war crimes casts a shadow over this uneasy peace.
the gaza strip • israel palestinian conflict • hamas • white phosphorus • united nations organization
International Courts Part I of III: International Tribunal Court
The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world.
rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world.
rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
Juba Peace Talks in Jeopardy
Tension in Sudan has led to a recent breakdown in the Juba peace process and raised fears of renewed conflict in northern Uganda.
juba peace talks • lord's resistance army reject sudan • riek machar mediator • ugandan conflict • omar al-bashir ugandan rebels
Tension in Sudan has led to a recent breakdown in the Juba peace process and raised fears of renewed conflict in northern Uganda.
juba peace talks • lord's resistance army reject sudan • riek machar mediator • ugandan conflict • omar al-bashir ugandan rebels
Kony and LRA Committed to Peace
The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • insurgency • truce
The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • insurgency • truce
Gaza Strip War Crimes
A United Nations fact-finding mission says both sides in the three-week conflict in Gaza likely committed war crimes and perhaps crimes against humanity.
gaza war • war crimes in gaza • israel accused of war crimes • palestinians accused of war crimes • white phosphorus weapons
A United Nations fact-finding mission says both sides in the three-week conflict in Gaza likely committed war crimes and perhaps crimes against humanity.
gaza war • war crimes in gaza • israel accused of war crimes • palestinians accused of war crimes • white phosphorus weapons
Guinea Military Leadership
A glimmer of hope is on the horizon for Kenyans as the long drought that had faced the country is about to come to an end as predicted by the Meteorological Department.
guinea • camara • coup • africa • military
A glimmer of hope is on the horizon for Kenyans as the long drought that had faced the country is about to come to an end as predicted by the Meteorological Department.
guinea • camara • coup • africa • military
Juba Peace Talks Resume
After a three-week delay, peace talks between the Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government resume in the southern Sudanese town of Juba.
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • juba • sudan
After a three-week delay, peace talks between the Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government resume in the southern Sudanese town of Juba.
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • juba • sudan
Renewed Hopes for Peace in Uganda
LRA rebels and government representatives have been busy during April attempting to revive efforts to negotiate a new truce and put an end the their 20 year conflict.
uganda peace • conflict • lra rebels • joseph kony • truce uganda
LRA rebels and government representatives have been busy during April attempting to revive efforts to negotiate a new truce and put an end the their 20 year conflict.
uganda peace • conflict • lra rebels • joseph kony • truce uganda
The Ghost, by Robert Harris
Taken from today's headlines, Robert Harris' The Ghost is a tale of intrigue and deception, and the addictive nature of power.
the ghost by robert harris • the ghost • robert harris • pompeii author • tony blair
Taken from today's headlines, Robert Harris' The Ghost is a tale of intrigue and deception, and the addictive nature of power.
the ghost by robert harris • the ghost • robert harris • pompeii author • tony blair
AU and Arab League support Bashir against ICC
"Africa is together on this issue because there are powerful African leaders scared that their crimes might be next on the ICC agenda," a western diplomat told Reuters.
africa bashir and icc • arab league denounces arrest of bashir • au and bashir arrest • bashir defies icc • bashir's fate
"Africa is together on this issue because there are powerful African leaders scared that their crimes might be next on the ICC agenda," a western diplomat told Reuters.
africa bashir and icc • arab league denounces arrest of bashir • au and bashir arrest • bashir defies icc • bashir's fate
Canada's Foreign Policy Gets a Harder Edge
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is changing the language of its foreign affairs officials to downplay humanitarian concerns.
canadian foreign policy • stephen harper • conservative ideology • responsibility to protect • foreign service politically influenced
Charging General Franks with War Crimes
One of the authors of a brillilant war plan that minimized civilian casualties faces the possibility of being charged with war crimes by the Belgians who assert "universal jurisdiction." And they call Americans arrogant.
tommy franks • belgium • war crimes • univesal jurisdiction
One of the authors of a brillilant war plan that minimized civilian casualties faces the possibility of being charged with war crimes by the Belgians who assert "universal jurisdiction." And they call Americans arrogant.
tommy franks • belgium • war crimes • univesal jurisdiction
China's Long Relationship with Africa
China's growing economy and interest in Africa is closely watched by the Western Superpowers, who question China's policies and motives on the continent.
china’s long-lasting relationship with africa • china’s support of zimbabwe • china/sudan • china vetos economic sanction • sudan's al bashir and icc
China's growing economy and interest in Africa is closely watched by the Western Superpowers, who question China's policies and motives on the continent.
china’s long-lasting relationship with africa • china’s support of zimbabwe • china/sudan • china vetos economic sanction • sudan's al bashir and icc
Freedom of Religion Turns Freedom Into Fascism
Pastor Steven L. Anderson started his Tempe, Arizona based Faithful Word Baptist Church on Christmas Day of 2005. Anderson is also the face of hatred and bigotry.
hate speech • terrorism • pastor steven anderson • reproductive choice • human rights
Pastor Steven L. Anderson started his Tempe, Arizona based Faithful Word Baptist Church on Christmas Day of 2005. Anderson is also the face of hatred and bigotry.
hate speech • terrorism • pastor steven anderson • reproductive choice • human rights
Modernizing the Geneva Conventions
Twenty years after the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, civil armed conflicts and wars of liberation made the need for changes acute.
geneva conventions • rules of war • geneva protocols • civilians in war • attack on gaza
Twenty years after the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, civil armed conflicts and wars of liberation made the need for changes acute.
geneva conventions • rules of war • geneva protocols • civilians in war • attack on gaza
Post Election Violence in Kenya
The Kenyan cabinet remains sharply divided after a meeting held on July 20, 2009 failed to resolve the fate of the post election violence perpetrators.
police • crime • insecurity • kenya • officers
The Kenyan cabinet remains sharply divided after a meeting held on July 20, 2009 failed to resolve the fate of the post election violence perpetrators.
police • crime • insecurity • kenya • officers
Reactions to DRC's Lubanga at Maiden ICC Trial
Reactions to ex-warlord Lubanga's ICC trial over alleged use of child soldiers, though far from the "Heart of Darkness" itself, range from celebratory to apathetic.
reactions drc's lubanga maiden icc trial • warlord use child soldiers incites protests bunia • lubanga supporters threaten violence over ‘injusti • activists declare victory as civilian focus surviv • defense lawyer catherine mabille claims obstructio
Reactions to ex-warlord Lubanga's ICC trial over alleged use of child soldiers, though far from the "Heart of Darkness" itself, range from celebratory to apathetic.
reactions drc's lubanga maiden icc trial • warlord use child soldiers incites protests bunia • lubanga supporters threaten violence over ‘injusti • activists declare victory as civilian focus surviv • defense lawyer catherine mabille claims obstructio
The Government of Laos
Since 1975, the Lao PDR is a single-party socialist republic, largely inspired by Vietnam, replacing the former constitutional monarchy.
government of laos • political regime of laos • communist country • vientiane • lao people's revolutionary party
Since 1975, the Lao PDR is a single-party socialist republic, largely inspired by Vietnam, replacing the former constitutional monarchy.
government of laos • political regime of laos • communist country • vientiane • lao people's revolutionary party
Liberation, And The Next Day
The day after the liberation of Baghdad brings challenges, optimism, and a dose of realism.
liberate • liberation • iraq • osirak • al tuwaitha nuclear center
The day after the liberation of Baghdad brings challenges, optimism, and a dose of realism.
liberate • liberation • iraq • osirak • al tuwaitha nuclear center
On War Crimes Part III: Real War Criminals
On War Crimes Part III- If Henry Kissinger is not war criminal then who is? We'll look at the recent war crimes of Yugoslavia to compare against the Bob Kerrey and Henry Kissinger models.
milosevic • yugoslavia • rwanda • war crimes • tribunals
On War Crimes Part III- If Henry Kissinger is not war criminal then who is? We'll look at the recent war crimes of Yugoslavia to compare against the Bob Kerrey and Henry Kissinger models.
milosevic • yugoslavia • rwanda • war crimes • tribunals
Transitional Justice Viewed as a Political Tool
Seeking justice for state sponsored crimes after a radical transition from a dictatorship to a democracy often entails an unusual mixture of law and politics.
transitional justice • authoritarian regimes • criminal trials • lustration laws • truth and reconciliation
Seeking justice for state sponsored crimes after a radical transition from a dictatorship to a democracy often entails an unusual mixture of law and politics.
transitional justice • authoritarian regimes • criminal trials • lustration laws • truth and reconciliation
On War Crimes Part I: Coming to Grips With Atrocity
This will be a four-part series on War Crimes and the proposal for an International Criminal Court. The first part will begin with a retelling of Senator Bob Kerrey’s recent revelation of actions he took in Vietnam 32 years ago and a look at what constitutes or should constitute a war crime.
war crime • bob kerrey • john mccain • vietnam • genocide
This will be a four-part series on War Crimes and the proposal for an International Criminal Court. The first part will begin with a retelling of Senator Bob Kerrey’s recent revelation of actions he took in Vietnam 32 years ago and a look at what constitutes or should constitute a war crime.
war crime • bob kerrey • john mccain • vietnam • genocide
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