Tag: Crimes Against Humanity
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ICC’s Work Vital for Justice in Darfur: UN Briefing Highlights Ongoing Investigations
Overview: Aiding Justice in Darfur The International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to press forward with its investigations in Darfur, Sudan, aiming to bring accountability for serious crimes and to support lasting peace in a region scarred by conflict. On January 19, ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to…
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Fact Check: ICC Prosecution Has Evidence in Duterte Drug War Case, Not ‘No Evidence’
Overview: What the claim asserts vs. reality A viral Facebook reel claimed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no evidence related to the alleged crimes during former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. This statement has been rated FALSE by fact-checkers because it misrepresents the ICC’s ongoing investigations and public records. The ICC…
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Fact Check: ICC Prosecution Has Evidence in Duterte Drug War Case
Overview False claims about the International Criminal Court (ICC) often circulate on social media, especially when they touch high-profile political topics. A common assertion is that the ICC has no evidence of crimes committed during former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. This claim is misleading. While the ICC has faced political resistance and careful…
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Sudan’s RSF Allegedly Used Mass Graves to Conceal War Crimes, ICC Warns
ICC Warns of Mass Graves Used by the RSF in Darfur The International Criminal Court has asserted that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out mass killings in Darfur and attempted to conceal the crimes through the use of mass graves. In a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, the ICC’s deputy prosecutor…
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HRW urges UN to extend child protections in new crimes against humanity treaty
HRW pushes for stronger child protections in the proposed treaty As the United Nations prepares to draft a landmark treaty on crimes against humanity that could enable international prosecutorial action and extradition, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is urging the drafters to place a specific, robust emphasis on protecting children. HRW argues that any framework addressing…
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HRW urges UN to broaden child protections in new crimes against humanity treaty
HRW pushes for stronger child protections in the proposed treaty As the United Nations prepares to draft a groundbreaking treaty that could pave the way for international prosecution or extradition of alleged perpetrators of crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is pressing a critical addition: robust protections for children. In statements issued ahead of…
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HRW Urges UN to Strengthen Child Protections in Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
HRW pressuring UN to go further on child protections As the United Nations prepares to draft a landmark treaty addressing crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is urging the drafters to place stronger protections for children at the heart of the instrument. In a statement released ahead of the formal negotiations, HRW underscored that…
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Afghanistan: UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity
What the UN Council is Doing The UN Human Rights Council has established an independent mechanism to investigate and preserve evidence of the most serious international crimes committed in Afghanistan. This new body aims to document abuses, collect credible information, and safeguard potential evidence for future accountability processes. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about…
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France jails ex-DR Congo rebel and politician for 30 years
French court delivers 30-year sentence for DR Congo crimes A French court has sentenced a former rebel leader and politician from the Democratic Republic of Congo to 30 years in prison, marking a high-profile conviction for crimes committed during a notorious anti-ethnic campaign in the early 2000s. The ruling underscores France’s evolving role in pursuing…
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Can India Deny Dhaka’s Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina? What Rules Say
Context and what’s at stake The question of whether India can deny a request from Bangladesh to extradite Sheikh Hasina hinges on a blend of international treaties, Indian domestic law, and long‑standing norms about political offenses and due process. While the scenario centers on a specific, high‑profile political figure, the underlying rules apply broadly to…