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Palestinians Decry Delay of Israel War Crimes Investigation

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jan 2, 2020 Fatai Bensouda could have begun her probe without receiving approval from the International Criminal Court's permission. So why didn't she? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Lawyers Deem European Union Migrant Policy a Crime Against Humanity

LORI HINNANT / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2019 A request filed with the International Criminal Court alleges that EU officials are knowingly responsible for deaths of migrants at land and sea. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

International Court Overturns Ex-Congo Official’s War Crime Convictions

MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press Jun 8, 2018 The ruling does not mean the atrocities committed by his forces in Central African Republic did not take place, but that former Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba cannot be held criminally responsible for them. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military, CIA Leaders May Be Investigated for War Crimes

By Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Nov 20, 2017 The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has asked for authorization to investigate U.S. practices in Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cutting Through the Hysteria Over Court’s Gaza War Probe

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 28, 2015 Here are the facts about the International Criminal Court’s examination of crimes committed in the 2014 fighting. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )