The signing in Johannesburg is the eleventh since 2014 when Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Taqi al-Modarresi joined other faith leaders from many of the world’s great religions in declaring that modern slavery must be eradicated.
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Guinea: Coup Further Complicates Massacre Justice
By Elise Keppler: Associate Director, International Justice Program The trial of suspects in the massacre of more than 150 people and the rape of dozens of women in a Guinea stadium on September 28, 2009, should begin as soon as… Read More ›
ICC hosts Third Asia-Pacific Forum of The Hague
On 17 July 2021, the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”) hosted the Third Asia-Pacific Forum of The Hague via online format bringing together judges and staff from the Court, and around 200 students and young professionals from the… Read More ›
Trial of accused war crimes perpetrators in the CAR postponed to 16 February 2021
Trial Chamber V postponed the opening of the trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to 16 February 2021.
Biden assures Africa for partnership in solidarity, support and mutual respect
President Joe Biden has assured African leaders “The United States stands ready now to be your partner in solidarity, support and mutual respect”
Alleged chief financier of the Rwanda genocide arrested
Felicien Kabuga, a fugitive from justice for alleged responsibility for the genocide in Rwanda for more than 25 years arrested on Sunday in France.
ICC Trial Chamber VI declares Bosco Ntaganda guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity
On Monday, the Trial Chamber VI of the International Criminal Court (ICC) found Mr Bosco Ntaganda guilty, beyond reasonable doubt, of 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, committed in Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in 2002-2003.
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