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EU must 'act now' over Trump's attack on ICC, MEP says

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USA

ICC hits back after US announces sanctions on senior court figures

Responding to the US' move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions "undermine the rule of law."

Europe News

ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) 125 member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he has consistently denied. The decision marks the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has ever been removed from office

USA

EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court

The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague-based institution.

Europe News

ICC chief prosecutor suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations

The 56-year-old Karim Khan is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, in a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years. He has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.

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Europe News

Hungarian lawmakers vote to reverse exit from ICC initiated by Orbán

The 199-member parliament voted 133 for, 37 against with five abstentions to formally repeal a law on exiting the ICC, just ahead of the deadline.

Europe News

Duterte's ICC trial to start 30 November, judge says

The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019.

Netherlands

ICC gives Sudanese militia leader 20 years jail for Darfur war crimes

Abd-Al-Rahman's crimes were committed more than two decades ago, but violence continues to plague Darfur as Sudan is torn apart by civil war.

Netherlands

Putin warrant won't disappear if Ukraine peace talks succeed, ICC says

The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void.

Germany

Germany sends Libyan war crimes suspect to the ICC to face justice

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity including murder, torture and rape in a prison in Libya.

Netherlands

ICC president vows to resist US and Russian pressure despite sanctions

The court's weeklong meeting opened on Monday and business on the agenda includes approving its budget against a backdrop of mounting pressure and unfavourable headlines.

Europe News

Can Putin, under sanctions and an arrest warrant, enter the EU?

Applicable EU sanctions and an outstanding arrest warrant cast doubt over Vladimir Putin's ability to fly to Budapest and meet Donald Trump.

Netherlands

ICC removes prosecutor from Duterte case over conflict of interest

A court spokesperson said that the disqualification would not have an impact on the case against the former president of the Philippines, which would continue to be led by a deputy prosecutor.

Sudan

ICC convicts former militia leader of past war crimes in Darfur

Abd-Al-Rahman led the Janjaweed militia responsible for the killing of over 300,000 people and displacing millions in Sudan’s Darfur region during a brutal campaign which also displaced close to three million people.

Netherlands

Three Russia-friendly junta-run African countries pull out of ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger said they are seeking more "sovereignty" and hinted at replacing the ICC's functions with a domestic option.

EuroVerify

Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?

Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.

Belgium

Belgium refers war crimes complaints against Israeli soldiers to ICC

Belgian prosecutors took action after a legal complaint by pro-Palestinian group that identified two Israeli soldiers at the Tomorrowland music festival.