Weekly News Recap (16 – 22 February 2026) © Photo by Coast Guard News via Flickr International Justice Section Bosnia and Herzegovina: Court Upholds War-Crimes Convictions for Abuse of Prisoners ECtHR: Finds Bulgaria Failed to Investigate Racist Motive in Assault ECtHR: Finds Serbia Failed to Carry Out an Effective Investigation into 1991 Conflict-Era Killing Tunisia:Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (16 – 22 February 2026)”
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Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 February 2026)
Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 February 2026) © Photo by DW Akademie – Africa via Flickr International Justice Section KSC: Closing Statements Begin in Thaçi’s Trial Hong Kong: High Court Sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 Years’ Imprisonment Mali: Appeals Court Upholds Prison Sentence Against Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara Hong Kong: Court Convicts KwokContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 February 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (2 – 8 February 2026)
Weekly News Recap (2 – 8 February 2026) © Photo by Óglaigh na hÉireann via Flickr International Justice Section France: Judges Issue Criminal Summonses in Gaza Aid Blockade Investigation Libya: Death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Ends Prospects for ICC Trial in Libya Case Switzerland: Foreign Minister Reported to ICC for Complicity in War Crimes inContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (2 – 8 February 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (26 January – 1 February 2026)
Weekly News Recap (26 January – 1 February 2026) © Photo by Lewin Bormann via Flickr International Justice Section ICC: Pre-Trial Chamber Rules Duterte Fit to Stand Trial ICC: Pre-Trial Chamber Refers Italy’s Non-Compliance in the Libya Situation to the ASP Netherlands: Court Sentences Eritrean Human Trafficker to 20 Years’ Imprisonment ECtHR: Rules Prosecution ofContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (26 January – 1 February 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 January 2026)
Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 January 2026) © Photo by Press Service of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan via Wikimedia Commons International Justice Section Greece: 24 Aid Workers Acquitted of Migrant-Smuggling Charges IACtHR: Declares Honduras Responsible for Discriminatory Arrests and Failure to Investigate the Death of a Trans Woman Russia: Court SentencesContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 January 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 January 2026)
Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 January 2026) © Photo by Phillip Pessar via Flickr International Justice Section Austria: Rights Group Files Criminal Complaint in Austria Over Gaza War Crimes CJEU: Upholds Inclusion of Syrian Businessman on Sanctions List KSC: Closing Statements in Thaçi’s Trial Scheduled for February Bosnia and Herzegovina: Court Confirms Indictment ofContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 January 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 January 2026)
Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 January 2026) © Photo by Kurdishstruggle via Flickr International Justice Section Nigeria: Former Justice Minister Granted Bail in Graft Case Bosnia and Herzegovina: New War Crimes Charge Against Bosnian-Serb Commander Currently Serving Genocide Sentence Somalia: Investigation Launched into Yemeni Separatist Leader’s Flight via Mogadishu Airport ICJ: Myanmar Genocide CaseContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (5 – 11 January 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (29 December 2025 – 4 January 2026)
Weekly News Recap (29 December 2025 – 4 January 2026) © Photo by Taymaz Valley via Flickr International Justice Section ECtHR: Six-Week Deadline Set for Third-Party Intervention in Kavala v. Türkiye (No. 2) IRMCT: Rejects Kayishema’s Request to Revoke Referral to Rwanda Syria: Authorities Open Criminal Investigation into Assad-Era Mass Grave KSC: Dismisses Jakup Krasniqi’sContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (29 December 2025 – 4 January 2026)”
Weekly News Recap (15 – 21 December 2025)
Weekly News Recap (15 – 21 December 2025) © Photo by Transparency International EU Office via Flickr International Justice Section ICC: Appeals Chamber Rejects Israel’s Attempt to Pause Palestine Investigations ICC: Extension Granted for Ali Kushayb’s Appeal Filing in Sudan Case France: Court Sentences Roger Lumbala to 30 Years for Crimes Against Humanity in DRCContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (15 – 21 December 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (8 – 14 December 2025)
Weekly News Recap (8 – 14 December 2025) © Photo by Beatrice Murch via Flickr International Justice Section ICC: Ali Kushayb Sentenced to 20 Years’ Imprisonment for Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan Nepal: Corruption Charges Filed Against 55 Former Officials and a Chinese Firm Over Airport Construction KSC: Kilaj Provisionally Released on Bail Following DetentionContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (8 – 14 December 2025)”