Assembly adopts an action plan for ICC review recommendations

The Prosecutor opened an investigation into alleged crimes within the Court’s jurisdiction in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Gaza and the West Bank, since 13 June 2014. The decision...

The Appeals Chamber confirmed the conviction and sentence, making the findings final. The judgment sustained accountability for a wide range of crimes, including sexual violence and child recruitment,...

The Appeals Chamber confirmed the acquittals, ending the prosecution in those cases. The outcome illustrates that the ICC must protect the presumption of innocence and require proof beyond...

President Biden revoked Executive Order 13928 and ended the related visa policy, lifting sanctions on Bensouda and Mochochoko. The administration continued to object to ICC jurisdiction over non-party...

The Chamber imposed a 25-year prison sentence for Ongwen’s crimes. The judgment engaged with the tension between his childhood victimization and adult command role. It affirmed that a person’s...

Judges authorized investigation into alleged crimes against humanity connected to the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign from 1 November 2011 through 16 March 2019. The decision followed the Prosecutor’s...

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...