Countries Should Back ICC Investigation on Israel–Palestine: Important Opportunity to Speak Up for Justice The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups have resulted in horrific crimes with devastating consequences for civilians. The lack of accountability for past abuses has only exacerbated the current violations, which continue to escalate. […]
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Venezuela: International Criminal Court Approves Investigation into Human Rights Abuses
Venezuela: ICC Investigation Gets Go-Ahead Regional Support Essential to Ensure Justice for Serious Crimes The resumption of the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation in Venezuela is seen as a glimmer of hope for justice for victims of serious human rights violations committed by the Maduro government. On June 27, 2023, […]
Russia Introduces Law to Limit International Criminal Court’s Reach
Russia’s adoption of a law on April 28, 2023, criminalizing assistance to foreign and international bodies has raised concerns among human rights advocates, as the law limits cooperation with bodies such as the International Criminal Court (ICC). The new law stipulates that cooperation with such entities, “to which Russia is […]