Read about legal advances in corporate accountability, an inquiry into British military abuses in Kenya, as well as more updates, insights, and key developments in the world of international justice.
Focus on International Justice – April
Read about crimes against migrants, a War crimes court to be established in Liberia, as well as more updates, insights, and key developments in the world of international justice.
Kunti Kamara : la condamnation pour complicité de crimes contre l'humanité confirmée en appel
Kunti Kamara: conviction for complicity in crimes against humanity confirmed on appeal Paris, France: Today, the Paris “Cour d’assises”, composed of three judges and nine jury members, confirmed the 2022 guilty verdict and found Kunti Kamara, former Liberian ULIMO rebel commander, guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity, and commission of simple and aggravated acts of torture […]
Focus on International Justice (FIJ) – February
Read about crimes against humanity conviction for Stroessner-era police officer in Paraguay, 13 former soldiers on trial for wartime crimes against Serbs in Bosnia, as well as more updates, insights, and key developments in the world of international justice.
War crimes round-up: can Central African Republic set an example for justice on the continent?
International justice has seen major developments recently, including France charging alleged Liberian and Rwandan war criminals, and Switzerland’s first-ever enforced disappearance case. The Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic continues delivering justice despite challenges, showcasing Africa’s potential for prosecuting war crimes locally, rather than relying solely on international courts.
Ancien commandant NPFL présumé soupçonné de crimes contre l’humanité mis en examen en France
Alleged former NPFL commander charged in France for crimes against humanity Saturday T. was charged in France on Wednesday 13th September 2023 for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the First Liberian Civil War (1989-1996) where he is believed to have been acting as a commander for the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL). The NPFL, led by Charles Taylor during the First Liberian Civil […]
Le droit international marque des points à Ljubljana et à Paris
COLUMN. The new Mutual Legal Assistance Convention of Ljubljana-The Hague is the first significant treaty in international criminal law since the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in 1998, analyzes Alain Werner, who also sees improvements in Paris.
War crimes round-up: Swiss court upholds war crimes conviction against Liberian rebel, ‘historic’ crimes treaty adopted
A Swiss court upheld the conviction of Alieu Kosiah, a former Liberian rebel leader, for war crimes, marking the first conviction for crimes against humanity in Switzerland. Meanwhile, a new treaty on international crimes was adopted, and a US arms dealer was convicted for torture in Iraq.
War crimes round-up: Gambian former minister charged in Switzerland, trial against Kosovo ex-president begins
Benjamin Ferencz, the last Nuremberg prosecutor, passed away this month, leaving a legacy of accountability in international law. His work resonates amid significant legal actions, including the Swiss indictment of Gambia’s ex-minister for crimes against humanity and France’s upcoming trial of Syrian officials for war crimes.
War crimes round-up: Liberian civil war rebels on trial again, survivor testifies against Gambian ‘death squad’
January 2023 highlighted the growing impact of universal jurisdiction, with Switzerland’s first war crimes trial involving Liberian Alieu Kosiah. Meanwhile, former rebels faced charges in Finland, and the trial of Gambian death squad member Bai L. marked a historic moment for accountability. Global efforts against impunity continue to expand.
