International Criminal Court
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
ICC judges wanted Netanyahu arrested. Now they’re being targeted by Trump
US sanctions making normal life impossible for International Criminal Court officials who issued war crimes arrest warrants
When Nazism went on trial: the Irish journalist in the room at Nuremberg
Eighty years ago reporter Seaghan Maynes took his seat just yards from Hermann Göring. His dispatches captured the drama, tedium and moral reckoning of the trial that shaped international justice
George Clooney: ‘We live on a farm in France. I was worried about raising our kids in LA’
The actor wants his twins to grow up self-sufficient, free from paparazzi, and without being compared to anybody else’s famous kids
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‘Palestinian Centre for Human Rights has been added to a US sanctions list’
‘Bravery lessons’ and torture chambers: life for young Ukrainians under Russian rule
Two youths speak about fleeing occupied territories where tight surveillance, fear of kidnapping and assault are commonplace
What do we expect from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s meeting today?
Meeting of US and Russian leaders not expected to pave the way for a breakthrough given gulf between Moscow and Kyiv on key issues
‘Revenge is not a policy’: dissenting Israeli voices begin to penetrate silence over Gaza
In a country where criticising soldiers’ conduct is a sensitive matter, ‘people are speaking out more’
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Taliban has clamped down on women’s rights in Afghanistan since its return to power in 2021
Rodrigo Duterte: Hague court is asked to refuse request for interim release of former president of the Philippines
Representatives of some of the thousands killed during Duterte’s so-called ‘war on drugs’ say 79-year-old must remain in detention to ensure trial goes ahead
What gives Ursula von der Leyen the right to egg Binyamin Netanyahu on with his killing crusades?
Von der Leyen is living proof against the foolish notion that women don’t tolerate warfare
It’s in Europe’s interest to put sanctions on Israel
Limiting trade, travel and freezing foreign reserves would show the EU is willing to act independently of the US
Hungary approves bill to quit the International Criminal Court
Move follows Israel’s Binyamin Netanyahu state visit
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan takes leave of absence until outcome of investigation into sexual assault allegations
US imposed sanctions on Mr Khan following court’s issuing of warrants for Binyamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
Gazans now eat one meal every two or three days as Trump plans his ‘Riviera’
In a just world, Putin, Netanyahu and their enabler, Trump, would stand trial for war crimes and the US administration’s ‘green light for genocide’
Heat and rains increase risk of disease as Myanmar earthquake death toll continues to rise
Risk worsened by damage to about half of healthcare facilities in affected areas
Fresh evidence may lead to full ICC investigation into Belarus regime
Lithuania alleges crimes against humanity by Lukachenko regime, including forced deportation of Ukrainian children
Rodrigo Duterte appears before International Criminal Court in The Hague
Lawyer for former Philippines president describes his arrest as ‘pure and simple kidnapping’
‘It feels like there’s no other way of finding our guys’: Ukrainian women search for missing soldiers
Kyiv says return of prisoners, children and fallen soldiers from Russia must be a priority in any peace process
ICC catches up on Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte
International Criminal Court warrant notes ‘widespread and systematic attack on the civilian population’ targeting alleged criminals
Rodrigo Duterte, who led bloody ‘war on drugs’ in Philippines, arrested on foot of ICC warrant
Court is accusing former president of crimes against humanity with estimated 30,000 killed in campaign
‘Guantánamo on steroids’: Inside a prison for suspected Islamic State members in Syria
During my visit, an administrator says ‘that’s correct’ when I ask if many detainees had died from tuberculosis, and ‘no answer’ when I request the exact figure
Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice by Steve Crawshaw - when impunity cannot be tolerated
Book review: Steve Crawshaw looks at the historical development of international justice and the various challenges and crises it has faced, and continues to face
Ireland among 79 states united in condemning Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court
Taoiseach Micheál Martin urges move by US president be withdrawn
Trump’s sanctions against the ICC are painful but could have been worse
Sanctions seem more of a warning shot across the court’s bows rather than a move to shut it down
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, accusing it of targeting US and Israel
Order accuses ICC of ‘illegitimate and baseless actions’ against the US and ‘close ally’ Israel
Number of Palestinians seeking asylum in Ireland rises eight-fold
Israel must respect that ‘Ireland is for Irish people and Palestine is for Palestinians’, says Palestinian ambassador to Ireland
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Afghan Taliban leaders
Karim Khan cites grounds to believe Taliban supreme leader and chief justice criminally responsible for persecution of women and girls
From Gaza to Iran, Trump makes moves to reshape the Middle East
Palestinians have cause for increased concern
One of the casualties of 12 months of war in the Middle East was the rule of international law
In the space of a single year, the Islamic Republic of Iran effectively lost three of the key elements in its so-called axis of resistance
The mystery is not why we Irish have responded to Israel’s barbarism. It’s why others have not
I don’t believe in the idea of being on the right side of history. The histories of the future are none of our concern. Our concern is the present
Why Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland and what will happen next
No timeline yet for departure from Ballsbridge building the country has used since 1996
Ceasefire in Lebanon is unlikely to bring respite to Gaza, where the onslaught continues
The ceasefire offers something to both sides: Hezbollah has been severely weakened by months of Israeli onslaught while it has been welcomed across the political spectrum in Israel
Ukrainians on the threat of Trump: ‘There should be no concessions because this is our territory’
In advance of Trump’s inauguration, speculation grows over what territory he could press Ukraine to abandon for a peace agreement with Russia
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign
Myanmar rulers deny allegations, saying security forces were carrying out legitimate operations against militants who attacked police posts
Karim Khan: Leading human rights group calls for suspension of ICC prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations
International Federation of Human Rights says Khan should step down during external investigation into allegations he denies
Netanyahu arrest warrant sparks outrage in Israel
International Criminal Court says Israeli prime minister bears ‘criminal responsibility’ for alleged war crimes, along with former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif
ICC issues arrest warrants for Binyamin Netanyahu and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant
Mixed reaction to decision internationally as court in the The Hague also issues warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, whom Israel says it killed in air strike
ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant need 125 countries to act as police force
Israeli prime minister could find his free travel in West hindered in wake of ICC decision
International Criminal Court jails former Islamic police head for crimes against humanity
‘Reign of terror’ in Timbuktu involved overseeing public amputations and floggings
Karim Khan: ICC prosecutor beginning the legal fight of his life
The International Criminal Court senior lawyer faces an external investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he vehemently denies
What would a Trump or Harris presidency mean for the International Criminal Court?
The Trump White House imposed travel sanctions on court staff, while his successor Joe Biden adopted a policy of ‘selective co-operation’
Putin and Netanyahu are both on barbaric crusades. Why is our response to each man so different?
The broad similarities between the Ukrainian and Palestinian conflicts pose a serious challenge for the global community, with many countries open to the charge of hypocrisy
Israel challenges ICC’s right to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Challenge from Israeli foreign ministry comes days before Binyamin Netanyahu is due to address UN general assembly in New York
Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite International Criminal Court warrant
ICC member states, including Mongolia, are obliged to arrest the Russian president if he sets foot on their territory
Ukraine aspires to the International Criminal Court but ‘justice cannot be selective’
The court investigates without favour, and may charge alleged war criminals from either side
Gaza conflict: Are jurisdiction doubts prompting International Criminal Court’s invitation for written submissions?
Critics suggest decision around Netanyahu, defence minister and three Hamas leaders may be strategic and request for their warrants could be rejected
Now the ICJ has demolished Israeli justification of occupation of Palestine, Ireland must act
Israel is still using US bombs on refugee camps, schools and hospitals while blocking food and clean water to the civilian population of Gaza, including starving children
Holocaust should not prevent world from seeing Israel as it is
We’re approaching the moment, and perhaps it’s already here, when the memory of the Holocaust won’t stop the world from seeing Israel as it is
Israel spied on Irish-funded Palestinian NGOs reporting alleged war crimes, investigation finds
Near-decade long campaign against International Criminal Court uncovered
Are you a citizen of the world or of your own nation? The answer may determine your politics
There are 193 nation states in the world, with Palestine waiting to become the 194th
ICC warrant request appears to shore up domestic support for Netanyahu
The prime minister’s political rivals from within the government and the opposition have formed a united front against the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor
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