Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential playbook.
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Failure by the West to rein in Israel’s actions has led to accusations of ‘double standards’ regarding international law.
Russia is committing ecocide in Ukraine, an act of war aimed at inflicting serious damage on the environment.
Australia can take legal action against people accused of atrocity crimes, even if the person isn’t Australian and the alleged crimes were miles away. But the laws are flawed.
The crime of genocide was adopted in 1948 following the second world war. Given the existential threats from ecological crises, it is timely to call for the recognition of ecological crime.
A lack of moral and legal clarity over the Gaza crisis threatens to undermine New Zealand’s international reputation.
Judges at the ICC are mulling over whether to issue arrest warrants for the leaders of Hamas and Israel.
Mongolia has worked hard to craft friendly relations across the globe. But geography means that Russia and China still retain a strong influence.
The Geneva Conventions, are supposed to protect civilians in war. Israel and Hamas appear to have forgotten this.
Why has the ICC indictment of Israeli and Hamas leaders drawn so much fire? Understanding the notion of moral equivalence might help explain why.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
Attempts to establish justice too early may complicate efforts to achieve peace.
The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court publicized his request for warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Publicly, Canada’s position aligns with Israel and the United States.
The US initially supported the court’s creation, but has had ambivalent feelings towards it ever since then.
Both the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice have become embroiled in the Gaza conflict. But the two courts are distinctly different, which has caused some confusion.
The ICC is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders that are suspected of committing war crimes in Gaza.
Though the move by the ICC chief prosecutor is a significant one, it’s very unlikely the Israeli or Palestinian leaders will be arrested or face a trial.
For the vulnerable millions in eastern DRC, it is not enough that international courts exist.
Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential playbook.
Russia’s claims of self-defence are flimsy. You only have to breathe on them to knock them over. But would it be wise to try Putin in his absence?
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