ICC issues warrants over gender persecution in Afghanistan

Following the US executive order signed on 6 February, ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane warned that sanctions targeting Court officials threatened judicial independence and access to justice. The...

Former Philippine President Duterte was arrested in Manila and surrendered to the Court under an ICC warrant concerning alleged crimes against humanity linked to the anti-drug campaign. His transfer...

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the judges, who informed him of the alleged crimes and his rights. The hearing followed his surrender after arrest in Manila. The case tests...

The Appeals Chamber confirmed the reparations order, completing the judicial phase of the case. The €52.429 million liability exceeds Ongwen’s ability to pay, so the Trust Fund must mobilize resources...

The State Department designated judges Beti Hohler, Reine Alapini-Gansou, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza and Solome Bossa under Executive Order 14203. The administration cited their work on...

The US imposed sanctions on Albanese, a UN Special Rapporteur, under the ICC-related executive order, citing her advocacy concerning accountability for Israeli officials and companies. The measure...

The State Department designated ICC Judges Kimberly Prost and Nicolas Guillou, and Deputy Prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang. The administration cited their work on Afghanistan...

The US designated Al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights under its ICC-related sanctions framework, citing their engagement with the Court. The...

Pre-Trial Chamber I postponed the confirmation hearing, originally scheduled for 23 September, to consider Duterte’s fitness to participate. A postponement is a procedural safeguard and not a decision...

The Appeals Chamber upheld the denial of Duterte’s interim release. The ruling concerned detention pending pre-trial proceedings, not guilt. The litigation highlighted the Court’s responsibility to...