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.
War crimes round-up: victims gain hope as ICC reopens Philippines drug war probe
The International Criminal Court has relaunched its investigation into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, rejecting the Philippines’ attempt to block the probe. Despite the country’s withdrawal from the ICC in 2019, the court maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes that occurred beforehand, aiming to bring accountability for thousands of victims.
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.
War crimes round-up: Karim Khan in Ukraine, Sudanese victims against BNP Paribas, Gambian indicted in Germany
Geneva Solutions, with Civitas Maxima, launches a monthly update on international justice. Key highlights include Karim Khan’s investigation into Ukraine, BNP Paribas’s involvement in Sudan, Germany’s indictment of a Gambian death squad member, and the upcoming trial of Algerian general Khaled Nezzar in Switzerland.
