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International Criminal Court
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World Normalises Taliban as Afghan Women Eras
UN data shows Afghan women erased from public life as Russia recognises the Taliban, EU hosts officials in Brussels, and ICC warrants for gender persecution go unenforced.
2026-08-12
ICC votes on firing prosecutor Karim Khan
125 ICC member states vote July 24 on firing prosecutor Karim Khan after a judicial panel cleared him of misconduct. The outcome could derail cases against Putin, Netanyahu, and Duterte.
2026-07-22
Netanyahu Gambles ICC Warrant on Prosecutor's
Netanyahu attacks ICC warrant as 'bogus' as former prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote on July 24. New York mayor's arrest threat blocked by US law. Analysis of the standoff.
2026-07-20
Trump ICC Sanctions Face Third First Amendm
Two US advocacy groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions, marking the fourth legal challenge. Every federal court to rule has found the order likely unconstitutional, testing executive sanctions power.
2026-07-17
Trump ICC Sanctions Face Fourth Legal Free-Sp
A fourth lawsuit challenges Trump's ICC sanctions as two federal courts rule the order likely violates the First Amendment, raising questions about presidential power to criminalize speech to an international tribunal.
2026-07-17
ICC Libya Trial Validates UN Referral Pathway
ICC confirms all 17 charges against Khaled El Hishri and commits him to trial, the first case in the Libya situation to reach this stage. The ruling validates the UN Security Council referral mechanism under Article 13(b) for non-State Party situations, 15 years after Resolution 1970.
2026-07-17
Why Trump's ICC War Endangers US War-Crimes
Trump administration escalates sanctions on ICC, targeting judges and prosecutors. The campaign risks US-backed war crimes investigations in Darfur and Ukraine while benefiting Russia and Sudan's RSF. Six federal lawsuits challenge the executive order.
2026-07-16