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 )

Palestinians Seek International Court Investigation of Israel

MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press May 22, 2018 Citing "a culture of impunity," Foreign Minister Riad Malki asks the International Criminal Court to open an investigation into alleged Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, including settlement policies. 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 )

International Criminal Court Says U.S. and CIA ‘Appear’ to Have Committed War Crimes

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2016 ICC prosecutors say they will decide “imminently” on whether to pursue a full investigation into the alleged abuses. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In Historic First, International Criminal Court to Investigate U.S. War Crimes in Afghanistan

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Nov 2, 2016 The ICC has famously failed to investigate powerful Western nations but has prosecuted African dictators, a disparity so glaring that several African countries recently quit the court, condemning it as the “International Caucasian Court.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

SCOTUS’ Jerusalem Decision Shows the Limits of Pro-Israel Lobbies

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 9, 2015 It has been the position of the U.S. presidents for decades that the status of Jerusalem in international law is unsettled. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Khalida Jarrar

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 21, 2015 The lawmaker, feminist and human rights activist was recently seized by Israeli forces for her leading role in Palestine’s accession to the International Criminal Court. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

April Fools’ Day Will Be No Joke at the International Criminal Court

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 1, 2015 Palestine, as a new member state, will be able to ask for a probe into alleged war crimes in last summer’s Gaza war as well as into Israel’s West Bank settlement policy—whether Israel likes it or not.Palestine will be able to ask for a probe into alleged war crimes in last summer’s Gaza war as well as into Israel’s West Bank settlement policy—whether Israel likes it or not. Dig deeper ( 6 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 )

Comcast Can Do Whatever It Wants

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: With the current vacuum of regulation, the biggest broadband Internet provider can legally censor content. Also: Why Gaza needs a war crimes trial, journalism struggles with prejudice, and the NFL gets serious about domestic abuse. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gaza Update: Don’t Expect Quick Action by the International Criminal Court

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 26, 2014 The initiative to push the ICC into action rests with the Palestinians, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is stalling. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

War Crimes: Is Obama Looking for a Bailout?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2014 President Obama has saved George W. Bush's torturers from the Hague, perhaps hoping a future executive will spare his own administration. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )