International Criminal Court (ICC)

Opinion / Uniforms do not outrank the constitution

The claim that soldiers are answerable only to court martial, and that a civilian-style tribunal has no jurisdiction over them, fails both on the text of the constitution and on the relevant statutes.

Gaza flotilla puts Israel’s blockade on trial

Earlier in June, there was a similar attempt when a single ship, the Madleen, was seized after a brief, well-documented effort to deliver food, medical kits and water equipment.

Toby Cadman urges govt to refer July massacre case to the ICC

He also suggested changing the name of the International Crimes Tribunal

Netanyahu's speech: Congress applauds and AIPAC pays

His fourth speech was arranged behind the backs of the Democratic administration to contribute to the undermining of Biden and the success of Trump

Attacks on Yemen could open Middle East’s pandora’s box

The US and UK strikes in Yemen have only aggravated the possibility of large-scale conflict in the already volatile Middle East.

Has the ICC lost traction on Rohingya genocide case?

The resolution of the Rohingya crisis appears to have met a dead end. Quite predictably, yet another round of questionable repatriation efforts has stalled.

Rohingya repatriation / Prioritise the Rohingya’s safety and well-being

The Rohingya crisis continues to leave a tragic trail of immense suffering and injustice.

Is the opportunity for Rohingya repatriation slipping away?

Bangladesh must have meaningful dialogue with all actors involved for repatriation of Rohingya refugees.

ICC fears of ‘state policy’ to attack Rohingyas: Prosecutor

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has said the ICC judges feared that Myanmar may have ‘state policy’ to attack its minority Rohingya population in Rakhine.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

Prioritise the Rohingya’s safety and well-being

The Rohingya crisis continues to leave a tragic trail of immense suffering and injustice.

August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022

Is the opportunity for Rohingya repatriation slipping away?

Bangladesh must have meaningful dialogue with all actors involved for repatriation of Rohingya refugees.

November 23, 2019
November 23, 2019

ICC fears of ‘state policy’ to attack Rohingyas: Prosecutor

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has said the ICC judges feared that Myanmar may have ‘state policy’ to attack its minority Rohingya population in Rakhine.

November 15, 2019
November 15, 2019

Investigation to uncover the truth: International Criminal Court Prosecutor

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has welcomed the decision to authorise an investigation into crimes committed against Rohingyas in Myanmar saying her investigation will seek to uncover the truth.

June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019

ICC forms pre-trial chamber on atrocities against Rohingyas

In a step forward, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has constituted a pre-trial chamber and assigned it to the situation in Bangladesh and Myanmar in regard to the alleged crimes against the Rohingyas.

February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019

Rohingya Atrocities: Malaysia wants perpetrators punished

Malaysia wants the perpetrators of atrocities against the Rohingyas be tried immediately at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

September 11, 2018
September 11, 2018

US issues threat to war crimes court

The Trump administration threatens tough action against the International Criminal Court should it try to prosecute Americans for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan and said the PLO's office in Washington would be closed for seeking to punish Israel through the court.

September 10, 2018
September 10, 2018

Atrocities Against Rohingyas: Start probe now

UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng has urged International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to consider ICC's recommendation of opening an investigation into the atrocities against Rohingyas without delay.

September 8, 2018
September 8, 2018

Asean MPs welcome decision granting ICC jurisdiction over crimes against Rohingya

Regional lawmakers welcome the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which ruled that it could exercise jurisdiction over the alleged crime of deportation of the Rohingya population, despite Myanmar not being a party to the Rome Statute.

September 7, 2018
September 7, 2018

Myanmar ‘rejects’ ICC decision over Rohingya crisis

Myanmar “resolutely” rejects a ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC) empowering the tribunal to probe alleged crimes against the Rohingya even though the Southeast Asian nation is not a member of it.