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Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 May 2025)

Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 May 2025) © Photo by UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia via Flickr International Justice Section Lithuania: Case Filed at ICJ Against Belarus for Migrant Smuggling ECtHR: Germany Violated Protester’s Right to Assembly Over Plastic Visor Conviction Hungary: Moves to Leave ICC Amidst Netanyahu Arrest Warrant ControversyContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 May 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 (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 (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 (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 (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)”