Philippines withdrawal from the Rome Statute takes effect

The Philippines notified the UN of its withdrawal after the ICC Prosecutor began examining alleged crimes connected to the government’s anti-drug campaign. Withdrawal could not erase jurisdiction over...

The Appeals Chamber overturned Bemba’s conviction, finding errors in the Trial Chamber’s assessment of his responsibility as a commander and the scope of the charges. The acquittal illustrates that...

Judges held that the Court could exercise jurisdiction over alleged deportation where an element of the crime occurred in Bangladesh, a Rome Statute party, even though Myanmar was not a party. This...

The Trial Chamber acquitted Gbagbo and Blé Goudé of all charges of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 2010-11 post-election crisis. The majority found the prosecution had not...

The US Secretary of State announced visa restrictions against people involved in ICC efforts to investigate US personnel in Afghanistan, warning further measures could follow. The policy used...

The State Department revoked Bensouda’s visa as the ICC pursued an Afghanistan investigation. The US said the restriction did not prevent official UN travel; Bensouda’s office said she would...

The Appeals Chamber overturned a decision authorizing investigation, citing the interests of justice and practical prospects for investigation. Rights groups and victims criticized the decision as...

The Appeals Chamber found Jordan failed to comply with its duty to arrest Omar al-Bashir during an Arab League summit, while clarifying the Court’s reasoning on head-of-state immunity. The case...

Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda asked judges to authorize an investigation into alleged crimes against the Rohingya people, including crimes with an element on Bangladesh territory. The filing triggered a...

The Trial Chamber found Ntaganda guilty of 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Ituri, including murder, rape, sexual slavery, persecution, forcible transfer and use of...