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Despite the International Criminal Court opening an investigation into potential war crimes dating back to 2014, legal accountability will likely remain elusive.
The International court did not allow Dominic Ongwen’s background to colour the legal determination of his criminal liability.
When your ‘friend’ and biggest trading partner is accused of genocide you can’t ignore it. But meaningful change will take more than words.
The International Criminal Court has been called to investigate the shooting of unarmed protesters in Lagos.
The Trump administration’s overt transgressions of international norms embolden other world leaders to violate human rights.
The court prosecutes genocide, torture and grave wartime abuses worldwide. Trump’s executive order imposes on its lawyers and judges the kind of sanctions usually used on foreign terrorists.
The court has focused on African cases to the exclusion of developed countries, as well as developing regions such as Latin America.
For democracy to work in Kenya the country needs good leadership. Politicians must uphold the constitution to infuse trust and confidence in state institutions.
The court’s decision has wider implications for international criminal law.
Given the contested success of transitional justice in Rwanda, the arrest showcases the mixed record of international justice.
It remains to be seen whether the former rebel commander and national assembly speaker will accept his situation or fight to capture the presidency.
There are many hurdles to a successful prosecution of individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. But trying to seek justice is not a futile exercise.
The African Union’s staunch support for al-Bashir, cloaked in criticism of the International Criminal Court, denied justice to the millions affected by the conflict in Sudan.
Ousted president Omar al-Bashir could face the International Criminal Court for his role in Sudan’s clampdown on the non-Arab people of Darfur.
The ICC must not further destroy its credibility by cooperating with the sorts of bad actors who should be before a court themselves.
With the ICC facing intense criticism and scrutiny, its member states have met to create a plan to improve the court’s standing and performance.
The AU’s new International Criminal Law Section offers a chance for the regional body to address root causes of conflict.
The ICC may be the only institution capable of breaking the current legal impasse.
African leaders who have sought ICC involvement have all seen the court as being beneficial to the survival of their governments.
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