COVID-19
Kenyan courts order Covid-19 rule breakers to pay fines, do community service
By Susan Kendi Courts set up to try people accused of breaking Covid-19-related regulations in the Nairobi area have ordered...
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UN tribunal considers release of convicts in light of COVID-19 pandemic
By Susan Kendi The head of a United Nations criminal tribunal has received and dealt with several requests convicts have...
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A former Janjaweed commander makes his first appearance at the ICC
By Journalists for Justice The International Criminal Court (ICC) will hold hearings starting on December 7 to determine whether to...
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Should the ICC Appeals Chamber hold hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic?
By Ines Pierre de la Brière Undoubtedly, the International Criminal Court (ICC) must respect and institute measures and recommendations made...
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Violence marred lead up to Burundi General Election, says Human Rights Watch report
By Millicent Zighe In the lead up to Burundi’s General Election violence, mainly against members of the opposition and independent...
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Police brutality more profound amidst anti-corona spread curfews and lockdowns
By Susan Kendi Countries across the world have closed their borders, halted international travels and issued orders on curfew as...
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Refugees vulnerable as world fight pandemic
By Millicent Zighe As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, right activists fear Governments are not doing enough to...
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Lawyers seek early release for international crimes detainees to avoid coronavirus
By Susan Kendi Detainees who have served at least two-thirds of their sentence should be released early in light of...
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