US sanctions four more ICC officials

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...

Judges issued warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani for alleged crimes against humanity, including persecution on gender grounds. The...

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 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...

The US designated judges Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin, citing their work on proceedings involving Israeli nationals. The action further expanded the set of sanctioned judges and...

Pre-Trial Chamber I found Duterte fit to take part in pre-trial proceedings and scheduled the confirmation hearing. The ruling applied the Court’s fair-trial safeguards to his health and ability to...