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War Crimes
News & analysis tagged War Crimes — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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ICC votes on firing prosecutor Karim Khan
On July 24, 125 ICC member states vote on firing prosecutor Karim Khan after a judicial panel cleared him of misconduct, with the outcome threatening cases against Putin, Netanyahu, and Duterte.
2026-07-22
Netanyahu Gambles ICC Warrant on Prosecutor's
Netanyahu's office attacks the ICC warrant as 'bogus' and links it to former prosecutor Karim Khan's sexual misconduct scandal, four days before ICC member states vote on Khan's removal.
2026-07-20
ICC Libya Trial Validates UN Referral Pathway
The ICC's July 2026 decision to confirm all charges against Khaled El Hishri and commit him to trial proves the Security Council referral mechanism works end-to-end, 15 years after Resolution 1970.
2026-07-17
Why Trump's ICC War Endangers US War-Crimes
Trump's campaign to dismantle the ICC is a preemptive strike that harms US-backed investigations in Darfur and Ukraine, benefiting Russia and Sudan's RSF.
2026-07-16
Rubio's ICC Campaign: A Preemptive Shield
Rubio's pledge to dismantle the ICC is a preemptive shield for US and Israeli conduct, weaponizing aid to coerce 125 member states and reversing Biden-era Ukraine cooperation.
2026-07-16
Tigray Authorities Accused of Abducting Boys
HRW's report reveals Tigray authorities are abducting boys as young as 15 for military service.
2026-07-06
France’s Flotilla Probe Signals European Rift
France's war crimes probe into Israel marks a significant diplomatic shift in Europe.
2026-06-05
UN Alarm Over Gaza's "Yellow Line" Raises
UN warns Israel's actions near Gaza's yellow line may constitute unlawful killings.
2026-05-27