“If you think too many people are being killed, perhaps you should provide fewer weapons,” said the EU’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell. He also needs to clean up his own house, writes Alain Werner, director of Civitas Maxima.
Towards a greater universality of international law?
South Africa’s request against Israel at the International Court of Justice will have a major impact if provisional measures are ordered, explains Alain Werner, director of Civitas Maxima. Today, more than 100 states are involved in ongoing cases before the ICJ, thereby taking hold of international law.
Alleged former NPFL commander charged in France for crimes against humanity
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 […]
Chopped up with an axe and a heart eaten out: some crimes never die
Not long ago, the appeal trial of Alieu Kosiah, a former rebel leader who committed atrocities during the First Liberian Civil War, took place. The Federal Criminal Court of Bellinzona sentenced him on June 1, 2023, for war crimes and, for the first time, crimes against humanity. Alain Werner, director of Civitas Maxima and lawyer for the plaintiffs in the trial, shares his thoughts on this unprecedented verdict.
For justice in Syria, hope comes from Geneva rather than The Hague
It remains to be seen whether Rifaat al-Assad will ever be tried in Switzerland for his alleged crimes. However, thanks to the persistence of Geneva-based Trial International and the Office of the Attorney General in Bern, an international arrest warrant for him, for war crimes, has now been issued.
First Conviction in Switzerland for Crimes Against Humanity
First Conviction in Switzerland for Crimes Against Humanity Bellinzona, Switzerland – Seven plaintiffs write a page of Swiss and Liberian history as Alieu Kosiah is convicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Today, June 1, 2023, after 4 weeks of hearings between January and February 2023 – the Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal […]
War crimes round-up: Putin wanted by ICC, Australian soldier charged for war crimes in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova for unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. This action highlights Putin’s direct involvement. The warrants, while unlikely to lead to immediate arrests, symbolize accountability for atrocities in Ukraine and restrict their foreign travel.
Awaiting appeal judgement, current appeal proceedings, and appeal hearings announcement: Alieu Kosiah, Gibril Massaquoi, and Kunti Kamara cases.
Awaiting appeal judgement, current appeal proceedings, and appeal hearings announcement: Alieu Kosiah, Gibril Massaquoi, and Kunti Kamara cases. Bellinzona, Switzerland – The appeal proceedings of the case of Alieu Kosiah, a former United Liberation Movement of Liberia (ULIMO) commander, took place before the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC) from January 11 to February 3, 2023. Mr. Kosiah, who […]
War crimes round-up: Liberian rebel convicted in Paris, Kenya’s first crimes against humanity case
The November round-up highlights significant advancements in prosecuting international crimes. Kunti Kamara was convicted in France, marking a historic first for Liberia. Kenya initiated its first crimes against humanity trial. The UN is drafting a treaty on such crimes, while Sweden plans to prosecute a businessman for Sudan war crimes.
Kunti Kamara: former ULIMO Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Crimes Against Humanity and Torture
Kunti Kamara: former ULIMO Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Crimes Against Humanity and Torture Paris, France: Today, the Paris ‘Cour d’assises’, composed of three judges and six jurors, rendered a guilty verdict against Mr. Kunti Kamara, of Liberian and Dutch nationality, for complicity in crimes against humanity, and commission of simple and aggravated acts of […]
