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Mladic's War Crimes Trial Halted

Polly Davis Doig — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:46:25 CDT

Justice for the accused Butcher of Bosnia is once again on hold: Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial was suspended today in only its second day, after it came to light that the prosecution had failed to disclose some evidence against Mladic to the defense as required. It's not clear what...

As Trial Begins, Mladic Taunts Survivors

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:26:46 CDT

The war crimes trial for Ratko Mladic opened today in the Hague, and the Bosnian Serb general once again made no attempt to appear sympathetic. He gave a thumbs-up and slowly clapped his hands sarcastically as the trial began, waving and smirking at the rows of survivors and relatives of...

Kenyan Leaders Ordered to Hague

Matt Cantor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:20:47 CST

The International Criminal Court has ruled that four Kenyans, including two possible presidential candidates, must stand trial for crimes against humanity. Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta, ex-minister William Ruto, and two others will face the Hague court over violence following the 2007 election that left at least 1,220 dead, Reuters...

Gadhafi's Death May Have Been a War Crime

Kevin Spak — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:45:06 CST

Moammar Gadhafi's death may amount to a war crime, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said yesterday, adding that he's sent a letter to Libya's National Transitional Council urging it to investigate. "I think the way in which Mr. Gadhafi was killed creates suspicions," said Luis Moreno-Ocampo, according...

ICC Takes Custody of Gbagbo

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:35:57 CST

More than seven months after his arrest , Laurent Gbagbo has become the first former head of state to be taken into custody by the International Criminal Court. The former Ivory Coast president was today charged with murder, rape, persecution, and inhuman acts, the AP reports. "Mr. Gbagbo is brought to...

War Crimes Court's Next Target: NATO?

Matt Cantor — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:36:41 CST

Is the International Criminal Court's next target NATO? Some NATO officials fear an investigation is nigh, after the ICC's prosecutor said Libya war-crimes allegations would be reviewed "impartially and independently," NATO-affiliated diplomats tell the AP . But an examination of allegations won't necessarily lead to an investigation, and in an effort...

Hague Holds 'Indirect' Talks With Gadhafi Son

Matt Cantor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:03:41 CDT

The International Criminal Court has spoken indirectly with Moammar Gadhafi’s son regarding his possible surrender , chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo tells the AP . “Through intermediaries, we have informal contact” with Saif al-Islam, the ICC says in a statement. “The office of the prosecutor has made it clear that if he surrenders...

Gadhafi Son May Surrender to World Court

John Johnson — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:53:05 CDT

Moammar Gadhafi's one-time heir apparent is apparently out of options and looking to turn himself in to the world court in the Hague, reports Reuters . Saif al-Islam Gadhafi has been on the run since Sirte fell and is said to be near the Niger border. He and top Gadhafi adviser...

Activists: Vatican Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:50:02 CDT

In the most substantial effort yet to hold the Vatican's feet to the fire for clergy sexual abuse, human rights lawyers will file a complaint today asking the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute Pope Benedict XVI and three top Vatican officials for crimes against humanity. According to the...