Anyone working to deliver justice for victims of international crimes knows that the judicial process can be hindered by political considerations at every stage. Recent news has once again reminded us of this harsh truth.
Focus on International Justice – March
Read about a ground-breaking appeal decision in the Kunti Kamara case, a fact finding mission reports crimes against humanity in Iran, as well as more updates, insights, and key developments in the world of international justice.
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.
War crimes round-up: Liberian ex-rebel tried in Paris, Moscow denies world court jurisdiction
The monthly round-up underscores significant progress in prosecuting international crimes, including the landmark trial of Liberian ex-rebel Kunti Kamara in France. Kenya initiated its first crimes against humanity trial, while TotalEnergies faces accusations of complicity in war crimes in Ukraine. Global efforts continue to hold perpetrators accountable.
What justice for Iran’s international crimes?
What justice for Iran’s international crimes? OPINION. Outside the UN General Assembly, Iran has just reiterated that its national Hamid Nouri, former prosecutor and prison officer, was illegally convicted in Sweden this summer. Thanks to universal jurisdiction, international justice is progressing, but, sometimes, politics twists the law, as our reporter stated. On July 14, 2022, […]
War crimes round-up: Complaint filed over attack on Swiss journalist in Ukraine; NGOs call for probe into Saudi prince
Geneva Solutions’ monthly “war criminal hunt” highlights significant developments, including a denunciation against Russia following an attack on a Swiss journalist in Ukraine. It also covers the appeal of a Sierra Leonean rebel leader’s acquittal, ongoing Rohingya struggles for justice, and a complaint against Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
War crimes round-up: Iranian prison officer sentenced, Rwandan genocide conviction, Sri Lankan ex-president under fire
The monthly round-up addresses significant international legal developments, including a Swedish court’s life sentence for an ex-Iranian official for 1988 executions, a Rwandan governor’s conviction in France, a complaint against former Sri Lankan president Rajapaksa in Singapore, and coordinated efforts among nations to investigate war crimes in Ukraine.
