English Switzerland: Federal Prosecutor’s Office opens Investigation into attack of Swiss Journalist in Ukraine On March 26, 2023, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG), confirmed in a press article that criminal proceedings were being initiated for the attack against Swiss press reporter Guillaume Briquet by an alleged Russian commando, and that further […]
War crimes round-up: prosecuting Russia’s ‘aggression’ crimes, reparations for ‘colonial crimes’ against Chagos Islanders
Geneva Solutions, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, highlights the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression (ICPA) in The Hague, aimed at prosecuting Russian leaders for their actions in Ukraine. These initiatives signal a growing commitment to accountability for international crimes and combatting impunity.
War crimes round-up: Kosovo war court issues first verdict, Nazi secretary convicted in Germany, Russia pushes for immunity law
As 2022 concluded, significant strides in international justice were made, with the Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicting KLA commander Salih Mustafa. The U.S. expanded its war crimes prosecution powers, while Germany convicted a former Nazi camp secretary. Argentina sentenced ex-policeman Mario Sandoval for crimes during the Dirty War.
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.
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.
Switzerland: Denunciation filed on the attack of a Swiss Journalist by Russian Forces
English version Switzerland: Denunciation filed on the attack of a Swiss Journalist by Russian Forces On August 17, 2022, the Ukrainian NGO Truth Hounds – assisted by Civitas Maxima – filed a denunciation with the Attorney General of Switzerland. Since 2014, Truth Hounds has documented international crimes committed in Ukraine. Truth Hounds’ team has carried out […]
Legitimate military targets in the ongoing Ukraine/Russia conflict
Legitimate military targets in the ongoing Ukraine/Russia conflict The recent events that have occurred in Ukraine raise the issue of legitimate military targets. One should be aware that the conduct of hostilities is framed by rules and principles established by International Humanitarian Law (IHL). IHL aims at minimizing human suffering during armed conflicts by reaching […]
