Weekly News Recap (31 March – 6 April 2025) © Photo by Enough Project via Flickr International Justice Section France: Court Convicts Far-Right Leader of Embezzlement and Bars Candidacy in 2027 Presidential Election Papua New Guinea: Court Orders Parliament to Reconvene for No Confidence Motion Myanmar: Refugees File Claim against Myanmar Leader for Crimes againstContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (31 March – 6 April 2025)”
Author Archives: Platform for Peace and Humanity
Weekly News Recap (24 – 30 March 2025)
Weekly News Recap (24 – 30 March 2025) © Photo by UN Geneva via Flickr International Justice Section Sri Lanka: UK Imposes Sanctions on Four Alleged Sri Lankan War Criminals Syria: Rights Group Warns of Executive Overreach in New Transitional Constitution ICC: Hearing Date on Reparations Order Fixed in Ongwen Case Romania: ICJP Files CriminalContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (24 – 30 March 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 March 2025)
Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 March 2025) © Photo by United Nations Development Programme via Flickr International Justice Section Australia: Pro-Palestine Group Challenges Australia’s Anti-Protest Laws ECtHR: Court Rules Türkiye Violated Fair Trial Rights in Terrorism Case South Korea: Braces for Impeachment Verdict on President Yoon UN: Independent Inquiry Finds Russia Committed Crimes againstContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 March 2025)”
The ICC’s Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte: Progress and Implications
On 11 March 2025, the Philippines witnessed an event many had long awaited yet few had truly believed would occur. Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and transferred to the International Criminal Court.
Weekly News Recap (10 – 16 March 2025)
Weekly News Recap (10 – 16 March 2025) © Photo by fondo andaluz de municipios para la solidaridad internacional via Flickr International Justice Section Guatemala: Journalist José Rubén Zamora Reimprisoned on Money Laundering Charges ICC: Arrest of Former Philippines President Duterte Hailed as Huge Step Towards Accountability ICJ: 45 Statements Received Ahead of Upcoming PublicContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (10 – 16 March 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 March 2025)
Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 March 2025) © Photo by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa via Flickr International Justice Section ECtHR: Bulgaria Violated Journalist’s Rights by Denying Access to Acquittal Judgment Ukraine: Human Rights Report Details Russian Abuses Against Ukrainian Detainees Germany: Criminal Complaint Filed Against Israeli Soldier for Alleged War CrimesContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 March 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (24 February – 2 March 2025)
Weekly News Recap (24 February – 2 March 2025 © Photo by MONUSCO Photos via Flickr International Justice Section ICC: Court Urged to Investigate Biden for Aiding and Abetting War Crimes Germany: Netanyahu Will Be Welcomed Despite ICC Warrant Sudan: Human Rights Group Accuses Sudanese Militia of War Crimes Romania: Prosecutors Initiate Criminal Charges AgainstContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (24 February – 2 March 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 February 2025)
Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 February 2025) © Photo by UNAMID via Flickr International Justice Section Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro Charged Over Failed Coup Attempt Canada: 2022 Freedom Convoy Protests Organiser Sentenced to Three Months House Arrest US: Montana Judge Strikes Down Law Defining Sex as Binary Tunisia: Human Rights Activist Sihem Bensedrine ReleasedContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (17 – 23 February 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (10 – 16 February 2025)
Weekly News Recap (10 – 16 February 2025) © Photo by Guilhem Vellut via Flickr International Justice Section US: Sanctions Announced Against ICC Chief Prosecutor ICC: Inquiry Opened into Italy’s Release of Libyan War Crimes Suspect Sweden: Woman Given 12 year Prison Sentence for War Crimes Türkiye: Three Individuals Acquitted in Connection with 2013 GeziContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (10 – 16 February 2025)”
Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 February 2025)
Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 February 2025) © Photo by International Committee of the Red Cross via Flickr International Justice Section Kenya: Victims of Abduction Urge ICC to Investigate Human Rights Violations Georgia: Opposition Leaders Arrested Amidst Electoral Protests ICJ: OIC Granted Permission to Participate in Advisory Proceedings on Israel’s Obligations in Occupied PalestinianContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (3 – 9 February 2025)”