Tag: The Hague
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ICC Judges Disqualify Prosecutor Khan From Duterte Case Over Possible Conflict of Interest
Overview The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ruled that Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan should be disqualified from leading the war crimes case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte due to a potential conflict of interest. The decision, issued by the ICC Appeals Chamber, marks a setback for Khan, who is already facing scrutiny amid separate…
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ICC judges disqualify Khan in Duterte war crimes case
ICC judges disqualify Khan from Duterte war crimes case The International Criminal Court (ICC) has disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from involvement in the war crimes case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The decision by the ICC Appeals Chamber, reported by Reuters, cites a possible conflict of interest stemming from Khan’s past representations tied…
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Public Pressure for Accountability: Filipinos Seek Justice Over Duterte-Era Drug War Deaths
Overview: A Nation Reassesses Accountability A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, shows a notable shift in public sentiment regarding accountability for the killings linked to the Philippines’ anti-illegal drug campaign during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Conducted from September 24 to 30, the third-quarter poll interviewed 1,500 adult Filipinos…
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Over 200 Protesters Arrested in The Hague as Train Service Stalls
More than 200 demonstrators were arrested at The Hague Central Station after a protest outside the Dutch foreign ministry, where activists gathered to oppose Israel’s blockade of ships taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). The NOS reported that train traffic to and from the central hub was halted for several hours as police…
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200 Protesters Detained in The Hague as Rail Traffic Stalls
The Hague protest leads to mass detentions and train disruption More than 200 demonstrators were detained outside The Hague central station after protests in front of the Foreign Ministry. Rail traffic to and from the station was paused for hours as authorities cleared the area and redirected services. The scene at one of the Netherlands…
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The Hague protest: 200 demonstrators detained at central station
The Hague protest escalates as hundreds detained and trains halted More than 200 demonstrators were detained at The Hague’s central station after a protest outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spilled onto rail infrastructure, forcing trains to pause for several hours. The day’s events began with a larger demonstration outside the foreign ministry, where protesters…
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Massive police deployment in Den Bosch over AZC storm threat
Overview From Den Bosch comes a tense security event that never boiled over. Local authorities stationed a substantial police presence around an asylum seekers centre (AZC) after warnings of a planned storming attempt circulated in a WhatsApp group. The precautionary deployment drew on resources including riot police from Amsterdam, and a drone was deployed to…
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Police Massed in Den Bosch After Threat to Storm an Asylum Center
Overview of the incident In Den Bosch, police were visibly present around an asylum seekers’ center (AZC) last night after authorities received a warning about a potential storming. Reports from Omroep Brabant indicate that around a hundred officers were deployed, including riot control specialists from Amsterdam, as a precautionary measure. By the end of the…
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Den Bosch AZC storm threat triggers massive police deployment, no confrontation
Den Bosch: heavy police presence after storm-threat plan Last night, Den Bosch was the scene of a pronounced security operation after warnings circulated about a possible attempt to storm an asylum seekers center (AZC). Roughly 100 police officers were deployed, including riot police personnel from Amsterdam, as a precautionary measure after intelligence suggested the threat…
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Duterte Interim Release Terms Approved: No Objections
Overview: A Potential Step Toward Interim Release The legal team for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it has no objections to conditions that might accompany an interim release if the court grants such a measure. A redacted document dated September 26, signed in Dubai by defense counsel…