Weekly News Recap (25 – 31 March 2024) © Photo by United Nations Photo International Justice Section USA: First Criminal “hush-money” Trial Against Former US President Donald Trump to Commence in April On 25 March 2024, a Manhattan judge set the start date for the first of Donald Trump’s four criminal trials, which will commenceContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (25 – 31 March 2024)”
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Weekly News Recap (18 – 24 March 2024)
Weekly News Recap (18 – 24 March 2024) © Photo by Esin Ustin International Justice Section ECtHR: Court Rules on North Korean Citizens’ Case Against Russia Russia: Court Orders Detention in LGBTQ+ Extremism Case India: Government Asserts Legal Stance on Rohingya Refugees Germany: Federal Court Upholds Sentence for Woman in ISIS Enslavement Case Netherlands: FormerContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (18 – 24 March 2024)”
Weekly News Recap (4 – 10 March 2024)
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Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 February 2024)
Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 February 2024) © Photo by United Nations Photo International Justice Section ICJ: Israel Responsible for Apartheid against Palestinians; South Africa Tells The UN Court ECtHR: Court Fines Russia for Rights Violations in Transnistria Rome: Trial Resumes for Egyptian Officials Accused in Giulio Regeni’s Murder Paraguay: 87-Year-Old Former Policeman SentencedContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (19 – 25 February 2024)”
Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 February 2024)
Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 February 2024) © Photo by Airwolfhound via Flickr International Justice Section Netherlands: Dutch Court Halts F-35 Parts Export to Israel On 12 February 2024, the appeals court ordered the Dutch government to stop exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, as there’s a significant risk of these parts beingContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (12 – 18 February 2024)”
Weekly News Recap (29 January – 4 February 2024)
© Photo by RafahKid Kid via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Albania: Top Court Approves Migrant Deal with Italy On 29 January 2024, Albania’s highest court approved a controversial deal allowing Italy to redirect asylum seekers to Albania. The pact faced opposition over legality and human rights concerns,Continue reading “Weekly News Recap (29 January – 4 February 2024)”
Weekly News Recap (22-28 January 2024)
© Photo by Felton Davis via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Netherlands: Court Makes Landmark Conviction in Syrian War Crimes Case On 22 January 2024, a Dutch court in The Hague handed a 12-year prison sentence to a 35-year-old Syrian pro-government militia fighter, identified as Mustafa A. TheContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (22-28 January 2024)”
The South East Europe and Black Sea Region in 2024: 10 Things to Watch Out For
Our South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme team distils 10 key issues that may shape the region in 2024.
Weekly News Recap (15-21 January 2024)
© Photo by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Fifth Fleet via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION ICC: Judgment in Al-Hassan Case Postponed by Trial Chamber X On 15 January 2024, Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) postponed the delivery of its judgment in the caseContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (15-21 January 2024)”
Weekly News Recap (8-14 January 2024)
© Photo by Felton Davis via Flickr INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY SECTION INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SECTION Switzerland: Former Gambian Interior Minister on Trial Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity On 8 January 2024, Gambia’s former interior minister went on trial in Switzerland, facing charges, including crimes against humanity, for his alleged involvement in theContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (8-14 January 2024)”