International Criminal Court

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed US envoy Steve Witkoff referred to Gaza's population as 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich, a far-right minister, also advocated for permanent Israeli territorial expansion in Lebanon and has previously called for expelling Palestinians from Gaza. The International Criminal Court is reportedly considering charges against Smotrich for alleged crimes in the West Bank.

A UK government lawyer warned the ICC bureau in 2025 that its disciplinary process against Prosecutor Karim Khan was legally flawed and risked undermining the court's integrity. The advice, from Sir James Eadie KC, criticized the process for lacking fair procedures and fact-finding authority, but the bureau proceeded with its ad hoc method.

A UK government lawyer warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) that its disciplinary process against Prosecutor Karim Khan was legally flawed, arguing it lacked judicial safeguards and risked undermining the court's integrity. The ICC's executive body disregarded the advice and proceeded with an ad hoc procedure, which Khan denied committing misconduct against.

ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Khan announced a 'breakthrough' in Darfur war crimes investigations, citing concrete evidence linking leadership to crimes. The ICC shelved an arrest warrant application for a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) member, despite prior public assurances, and judges criticized delays in filing warrants.

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, changed his name to Yonatan Hon. The name change follows previous use of 'Hoon,' linked to his mother Sara's father's original surname. The move occurs amid political and legal challenges facing the Netanyahu family, including an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Shurat HaDin Law Center accuses the Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) of targeting Jews through frivolous legal complaints and intimidation, alleging ties to Hezbollah. The HRF chairman, Dyab Abou Jahjah, is linked to Hezbollah and described as a former terrorist by Israel, yet is portrayed in media as a human-rights advocate.

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has changed his name to Yonatan Hon, following a pattern of family name changes. The shift comes amid growing political and legal challenges linked to the Netanyahu name, including an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes. The Netanyahu family has a history of altering surnames, including previous changes by Yair's brother Avner and Benjamin Netanyahu himself.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial on charges including threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others. She declared she would be 'bloodied but unbowed' during the trial, which began in the Senate and includes accusations of making violent threats in a 2024 online news conference.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial on charges including threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and others. She declared she would be 'bloodied but unbowed' during the trial, which began in the Senate. The charges include threats made in a 2024 online news conference and unrelated legal issues involving three pro-Duterte senators.

The Philippine Senate began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, accused of amassing unexplained wealth and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s assassination. The trial, lasting 92 days, follows a political feud between Duterte and Marcos, with over 6,000 police deployed to secure the Senate amid protests. Duterte denies the charges, while prosecutors claim sufficient evidence exists.

The Philippine Senate began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on charges including unexplained wealth and threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial, lasting 92 days, faces a political challenge as Duterte, represented by lawyers, denies the allegations, with prosecutors claiming sufficient evidence for conviction.

The Philippine Senate is opening an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte over charges including unexplained wealth and assassination threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial, set to last 92 days, occurs amid a bitter political feud between Duterte and Marcos, with over 6,000 police deployed to secure the Senate amid expected protests. A conviction could disqualify Duterte from future public office, impacting her 2028 presidential ambitions.

The Philippine Senate will begin a 92-day impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over charges including unexplained wealth and threatening to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated. The trial, marked by political tension and heavy security, could permanently bar Duterte from public office and impact her 2028 presidential ambitions. Duterte denies the charges and accuses Marcos of her father Rodrigo Duterte's ICC arrest.

The Philippine Senate will begin a politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, charged with amassing unexplained wealth and threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The 92-day trial, amid heightened security, could disqualify her from running for president in 2028. The trial follows a fractured alliance between Duterte and Marcos, with their feud rooted in geopolitical and personal tensions.

The Philippine Senate will open a 92-day impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over charges including unexplained wealth and publicly threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s assassination. The trial, amid heightened security and political tensions, could disqualify Duterte from public office and derail her 2028 presidential ambitions. The impeachment follows allegations from the House of Representatives and reflects a fractured alliance between Duterte and Marcos.

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor’s office has not applied for arrest warrants against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for alleged crimes in Sudan's Darfur region since April 2023, despite public assurances and a pretrial chamber's recent criticism of the delay. The office cited confidentiality and ongoing investigations into gender-based crimes and crimes against children as reasons for withholding updates.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have begun withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing a break from Western influence. The states notified the United Nations on 18 June (Niger) and 24 June 2026 (Burkina Faso and Mali), with the withdrawal process taking one year to finalize.

Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Human Rights Watch (HRW) urges governments to pressure these nations to reverse their decision, citing betrayal of victims.

The ICC's Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) has changed the voting process for potentially removing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from a two-stage vote to a single vote, lowering the threshold for his removal. The ASP is set to vote on Khan's future on July 24, following the bureau's finding of 'serious misconduct' by a two-thirds majority, despite a judicial panel deeming the evidence insufficient. Khan has denied allegations of sexual misconduct.

Trump claims the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over Americans. The US Department of Justice informed the ICC it would not cooperate with investigations. Three ICC judges filed a lawsuit against Trump related to US sanctions on them for prosecuting Israeli nationals in Palestine.

The ICC's Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties changed the voting process for Karim Khan's potential removal from a two-stage to a single-stage vote, lowering the required threshold. This decision follows a judicial panel's finding of insufficient evidence against Khan for misconduct, which contrasts with the bureau's determination of 'serious misconduct'.

Amnesty International accuses three Sudanese paramilitary commanders of overseeing war crimes during the siege of el-Fasher in North Darfur, including murder, torture, and ethnic cleansing. The report cites nine videos showing atrocities and calls for a UN protection force and international accountability mechanisms to address the conflict.

A coalition of NGOs has requested the ICC investigate senior UAE and regional officials for allegedly aiding atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region. The submission accuses foreign actors of supplying arms, mercenaries, and logistical support to conflict parties, including the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces.

Azerbaijan rebuked Israel for recognizing the Armenian genocide, calling it a distortion of historical facts. Turkey suggested the decision was a distraction from ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Azerbaijan rebuked Israel for recognizing the Armenian genocide, calling it a political distortion of history. The two nations, close allies with significant trade and military ties, saw Azerbaijan urge Israel to reconsider its decision.

Three International Criminal Court judges had their bank accounts frozen, lost health insurance, and faced restricted financial services due to U.S. sanctions under Executive Order 14203. A complaint filed in a New York federal court details the personal and financial hardships imposed on the judges, including impacts on their families and daily lives.

A new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could prevent victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from seeking justice and block future efforts to grant the International Criminal Court (ICC) jurisdiction in the country, according to legal experts. The 14-point framework aims to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah but raises concerns about accountability.

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges from Canada, Uganda, and Benin have faced frozen bank accounts, loss of health insurance, and restricted financial access due to U.S. sanctions under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The judges are suing the Trump administration, calling the sanctions a 'financial death penalty' that undermines judicial independence.

Three International Criminal Court judges have sued US President Donald Trump and his administration, alleging sanctions were imposed for their work on ICC investigations involving Israel and the United States. A New York federal court has ordered the government to respond to the lawsuit within 60 days.

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges are suing U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration in a New York federal court, alleging that sanctions like asset freezes and travel bans are punishing them for conducting ICC investigations in Palestine and Afghanistan. The lawsuit claims the sanctions violate judicial independence and target their work on cases involving alleged crimes in those regions.

The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over selective justice. This move raises fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness.

ICC judges have filed a lawsuit against Trump, claiming sanctions imposed on them are unlawful. They argue the sanctions aim to punish and influence the ICC's decisions on cases involving the US and Israel.

ICC judges have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding U.S. sanctions. The International Criminal Court is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Three International Criminal Court judges—Kimberly Prost, Solomy Bossa, and Reine Alapini-Gansou—sued the Trump administration in New York, alleging sanctions against them violated judicial independence by punishing their court decisions. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeks to remove the judges from a sanctions list and unfreeze their assets, citing the negative impact on their personal lives and the ICC's ability to deliver justice.

Three International Criminal Court judges from Canada, Uganda, and Benin sued U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration over sanctions imposed on them in 2020, claiming the measures were unlawful and intended to coerce them. The lawsuit, filed in a Manhattan federal court, alleges the sanctions aimed to exert extrajudicial pressure.

Iran and the U.S. issued conflicting statements on nuclear negotiations, with Iran denying agreement to U.N. inspections and excluding missile programs from discussions. Israeli forces killed two individuals in southern Lebanon, claiming they were Hezbollah terrorists, while Russia allegedly pressures Belarus to escalate involvement in the Ukraine war. Other developments include France's first Ebola case and Niger's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.

European Union officials hosted Afghan Taliban representatives in Brussels to discuss deporting Afghans who committed crimes or pose security threats, sparking backlash from human rights groups and activists. The meeting, criticized as legitimizing the Taliban regime, follows Germany's existing deportation policy and the EU's new immigration measures.

Niger has formally submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), effective June 18, 2027. The move, announced jointly with Mali and Burkina Faso in September 2023, labels the ICC as an 'instrument of neo-colonial repression.' The ICC confirmed receiving Niger's withdrawal notice but expressed regret over the decision.

Niger has formally left the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of selective justice. This follows similar exits by Mali and Burkina Faso, with Niger's withdrawal effective 12 months after notifying the UN. The ICC expressed disappointment, citing the departure as undermining efforts to combat impunity for serious international crimes.

A Libyan official was convicted for human rights violations at a detention facility in western Libya. He was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for abuses including torture and degrading treatment. Italy deported him despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, prompting an ICC inquiry into the release.