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Weekly News Recap (16 – 22 February 2026)

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)”

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 (16 – 22 June 2025)

Weekly News Recap (16 – 22 June 2025) © Photo by Alisdare Hickson via Flickr International Justice Section Uganda: Law Enacted Allowing Civilians to Be Tried in Military Courts Amidst Legal and Human Rights Backlash Germany: Court Sentences Syrian Doctor to Life for Crimes Against Humanity Under Universal Jurisdiction Hungary: EU Criticism of Hungary WithdrawalContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (16 – 22 June 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (28 April – 4 May 2025)

Weekly News Recap (28 April – 4 May 2025) © Photo by Derek Tsang via Flickr International Justice Section Syria: Opposition Group Member on Trial for Alleged War Crimes ECtHR: Court Rejects Tunisian Migrant’s Detention Claim Against Italy US: Vermont Judge Orders Release of Palestinian Columbia Student Amidst Deportation Dispute Egypt: Court Sentences School OfficialContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (28 April – 4 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 (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 (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)”

Weekly News Recap (30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025)

Weekly News Recap (30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025) © Photo by Panoramas via Flickr International Justice Section Germany: Public Prosecutor General Charges Iraqi Couple with Torture, Enslavement and War Crimes US: Appeals Court Upholds Sexual Assault and Defamation Verdict Against Trump Ecuador: Judge Orders Detention of 16 Air Force Members For Involvement withContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025)”

Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 September 2024)

Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 September 2024) © Photo by Luxofluxo via Wikimedia Commons International Justice Section Netherlands: Dutch Court Delivers Convictions for Political Assassination Plot CJEU: 2.4 Billion Euro Fine Against Google Upheld on Appeal KSC: Salih Mustafah Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment CJEU: Clarification Issued Regarding Council’s Competence in Sanctions Cooperation MeasuresContinue reading “Weekly News Recap (9 – 15 September 2024)”