ICC Cases

By Millicent Zighe The Government of Sudan recently agreed to hand over all suspects wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face charges including war crimes, crimes against humanity...

The International Criminal Court has authorised an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan, overturning an earlier decision. The ICC investigation will look at actions...

Afghanistan on Thursday that will be crucial for the future reputation of the court. A Pre-Trial Chamber (PTC) of the ICC declined in April 2019 to permit the opening of...

By Millicent Zighe South Sudan rival leaders have formed the long awaited Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) in an attempt to end the civil war that has engulfed the...

By Millicent Zighe. Victims of human rights abuses have expressed relief following Sudan’s decision to hand over former President Omar –Al Bashir to the International Criminal Court. The ousted leader...

By Wairagala Wakabi Victims who participated in the trial and sentencing proceedings in the Bosco Ntaganda case have been authorized to participate in his appeal against the 30-year sentence handed...

By Wairagala Wakabi As the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber considers whether it should unconditionally release former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo, the prosecution has, in a new development, said it...

By Millicent Zighe Realising a conflict-free continent is the dream of every African. Ahead of the 33rd AU Summit we highlight the current hotspots; the root causes of conflicts; the...

By Millicent Zighe Realising a conflict-free continent is the dream of every African. Ahead of the 33rd AU Summit we highlight the current hotspots; the root causes of conflicts; the...

By Susan Kendi Dominic Ongwen lead lawyer has requested the International Criminal Court to dismiss the charge of enslavement since the pleading of the charged crime is defective. In a...