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Weekly News Recap (30 June – 6 July 2025)

Weekly News Recap (30 June – 6 July 2025) © Photo by Torbjorn Toby Jorgensen via Flickr International Justice Section Ecuador: Former Vice President Jorge Glas Sentenced to 13 Years for Embezzlement UK: High Court Rules Export of F-35 Jet Parts to Israel Is Lawful ICC: Prosecutor Challenges Italy for Releasing War Crimes Suspect France:Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (30 June – 6 July 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (23 – 29 June 2025)

Weekly News Recap (23 – 29 June 2025) © Photo by UN Women Asia and the Pacific via Flickr International Justice Section US: Supreme Court Clears Faster Migrant Deportations Vietnam: Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty for Eight Crimes Gaza: Aid Group Accused of Complicity in War Crimes Ukraine: Council of Europe and Ukraine Establish Special TribunalContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (23 – 29 June 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 June 2025)

Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 June 2025) © Photo by UN Women via Flickr International Justice Section Russia: Ex-Policeman Jailed for Anti-War Graffiti and Links to Pro-Ukraine Group Israel: Thunberg Deported from Israel after Challenging Blockade Russia: Court Sentences Opposition Figure Leonid Volkov to 18 Years in Absentia Belarus: Sheltered Russian Soldiers Accused ofContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 June 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 May 2025)

Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 May 2025) © Photo by John Englart via Flickr International Justice Section US: Michigan Judge Strikes Down Key Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional Philippines: Former President Re-elected Mayor Whilst Awaiting ICC Trial Hungary: Controversial Bill Proposed to Tighten Control Over Civil Society Cameroon: Rights Group Condemns Life Sentence of CameroonianContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 May 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 April 2025)

Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 April 2025) © Photo by United Nations Photo via Flickr International Justice Section Türkiye: Swedish Journalist to Face Trial for Terrorism Charges in Türkiye EU: Council of Europe Reports Systemic Abuses and Informal Hierarchies in Prisons across Europe Russia: Former Major General Sentenced to Prison After Criticising Military LeadershipContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (21 – 27 April 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (14 – 20 April 2025)

Weekly News Recap (14 – 20 April 2025) © Photo by United Nations Photo via Flickr International Justice Section Hungary: LGBTQ+ Public Events Banned in Constitutional Amendment UK: 15 Individuals Charged Over Election Date Betting Scandal Belgium: Calls for Prime Minister to Arrest Netanyahu Peru:  Former President Humala and Wife Sentenced to 15 Years forContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (14 – 20 April 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (7 – 13 April 2025)

Weekly News Recap (7 – 13 April 2025) © Photo by United Nations Photo via Flickr International Justice Section UK: British Nationals Accused of War Crimes in Gaza ICC: Rejects Dominic Ongwen’s Reparations Appeal Sudan: RSF Allegedly Documented Committing Sexual Violence against Civilians ICJ: Hearings to be Held on Israel’s Obligations in Occupied Palestinian TerritoryContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (7 – 13 April 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (31 March – 6 April 2025)

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)”

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)”

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)”