A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic has begun the trial in absentia of ex-president Francois Bozize for crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and rape. Bozize, who seized power in 2003 and was overthrown in 2013, lives in exile. The Special Criminal Court found serious evidence against him.
A Syrian man, identified as Rafiq al Q, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison by a Dutch court for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees in Syria between 2013-2014. This marks the first conviction in the Netherlands for Assad-era atrocities and the first time a Dutch court has convicted an individual of sexual violence as a crime against humanity.
A Dutch court sentenced a Syrian man, Rafik A, to 26 years for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of prisoners while working as an interrogator for the Assad regime in 2013-2014. The sentence is part of a series of cases in European courts using universal jurisdiction.
Former Police Chief Benazir Ahmed, an associate of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, was arrested in Dubai two years after fleeing Bangladesh following mass student protests. He faces charges of corruption and amassing illegal wealth, and is awaiting extradition.
Rodrigo Duterte, facing charges of crimes against humanity, will undergo a court-ordered health check to determine his fitness to stand trial. His team cited his deteriorating condition, requesting the examination before any trial can commence.
The author, citing their work on a UN commission of inquiry, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. They urge the Australian government to take concrete actions, including trade sanctions, accountability measures, and humanitarian aid, to fulfill its international law obligations.
Two migrants sue Italy in the European Court of Human Rights for releasing Libyan warlord Osama Al-Masri Njeem, wanted for crimes against humanity, alleging Italy's actions breached their rights under the European Convention of Human Rights.
Philippine Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity related to his role in former President Duterte's "war on drugs." Dela Rosa, who denies the charges, evaded arrest after appearing at the senate and is now at large.
国际刑事法院驳回菲律宾前总统杜特尔特上诉，维持对其“反人类罪”指控。杜特尔特被指控在禁毒行动中犯下谋杀罪，将于2025年3月11日受审。
French President Emmanuel Macron faces growing demands to initiate discussions on reparatory justice for centuries of slavery as he prepares to speak on its legacy. France's abstention on a UN vote calling for reparations has fueled anger, with calls for dialogue from descendants of enslaved people and slave owners alike.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former militia commander accused of murder, rape, and torture in Libyan detention centers, has appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is the first case to reach a courtroom from the ICC's investigation into crimes in Libya post-Gaddafi, marking a significant step towards justice for refugees.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan militia commander, faces a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the first case from the ICC's Libya investigation to reach a courtroom, stemming from alleged abuses in detention centres.
Philippine government lawyers urged the Supreme Court to reject Senator Ronald dela Rosa's plea to block his arrest and surrender to the ICC over alleged crimes against humanity linked to the war on drugs.
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity, escaped from the Philippine Senate after gunshots were fired during an argument, sparking chaos. His escape has raised questions about obstruction of justice and political divisions.
Dela Rosa, as PNP chief, led the nationwide anti-drug crackdown 'Project Double Barrel', resulting in over 2,000 deaths in 2016, mostly in police shoot-outs.
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
The ABC can reveal new detail about the alleged treatment of a Yazidi woman who says she was held captive in the home of ISIS-linked Australians in Syria, including two women who are now facing slave-related charges.
The ABC can reveal new detail about the alleged treatment of a Yazidi woman who claims she was held captive in the home of ISIS-linked Australians in Syria, including two women who are now facing slave-related charges.
French prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and his social platform X for child sexual abuse images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by the platform’s artificial intelligence system, Grok. The Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity in possessing and distributing child sexual abuse images, unlawfully collecting personal data and without...
Lawyers for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic, 84, are seeking his release from a UN detention facility in The Hague on medical grounds, saying he suffered a suspected stroke and faces high risk of imminent death. Mladic was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war. An independent health assessment was due on Friday.
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.
The court concluded that there were substantial grounds to believe that Mr. Duterte had been responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder
Families of victims of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs hailed as a “vindication” on Wednesday the International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber’s refusal to throw out the crimes against humanity case against him. Duterte has been held by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague since March 2025 over killings linked to his anti-drugs campaign while he was in office. His lawyers argued that the court had no authority to try him because the Philippines...
