ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Prosecutor Karim Khan asked judges to resume the investigation and prioritize alleged crimes by the Taliban and Islamic State in Khorasan Province. He said other aspects, including alleged crimes by...

The Prosecutor opened an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity and concluded a memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government. The case proceeded alongside national...

After referrals by 39 States Parties, the Prosecutor opened an investigation into alleged crimes within ICC jurisdiction in Ukraine. The rapid referrals contrasted with the slower, politically...

Pre-Trial Chamber II authorized the Prosecutor to resume the Afghanistan investigation. The decision followed the earlier refusal in 2019 and the 2020 appeal that had reopened the path to...

The Appeals Chamber confirmed Ongwen’s convictions and sentence. The final judgment affirmed responsibility for a broad catalogue of crimes while maintaining the legal distinction between his...

Pre-Trial Chamber I authorized the Prosecutor to resume the Venezuela I investigation after finding that domestic measures did not sufficiently cover the potential cases under ICC investigation. The...

The Prosecutor announced that the Palestine investigation had been expanded to include alleged crimes committed since 7 October 2023. The Court’s work developed amid intense civilian suffering,...

The Trial Chamber set Ongwen’s financial liability at €52.429 million and ordered community-based rehabilitation and symbolic measures, including a €750 symbolic award for each eligible victim. The...

The Appeals Chamber confirmed that the Prosecutor could resume the investigation, rejecting Venezuela’s appeal. The ruling reinforced the principle that domestic investigations must meaningfully...

Prosecutor Karim Khan applied for warrants for Israeli officials Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant and Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh. The applications alleged crimes...