International Criminal Court
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Government
ICC President Vows to Resist US Sanctions and Continue Pursuing Justice
DID Press: International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane has vowed that the court will continue its work independently and impartially despite new US sanctions, reaffirming its commitment to delivering justice for victims of serious crimes. In a statement issued…
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Government
Eight US Allies Condemn Trump Administration’s Sanctions Against ICC
DID Press: Foreign ministers of eight US-allied countries have condemned the Trump administration’s newly announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that the measures could seriously disrupt the court’s work and undermine the rule of law in the…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Foreign Ministry: ICC Has No Legitimacy or Jurisdiction
DID Press: Taliban-run Foreign Ministry has rejected the latest action by the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the court and its decisions concerning Afghanistan as lacking legitimacy and jurisdiction. The ministry’s spokesperson said Afghanistan is an independent country and that…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Condemn ICC Arrest Warrants, Reject Court’s Authority
DID Press: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has condemned the International Criminal Court’s position on arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders, saying Afghanistan does not recognize the court or its decisions. Mujahid said in a statement late Monday, October 5, that…
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Afghanistan
ICC Secretly Issued Arrest Warrants for Two More Senior Taliban Figures
DID Press: International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague secretly issued arrest warrants last year for two additional senior Taliban figures over alleged gender-based and political persecution, according to an exclusive report by Middle East Eye published Wednesday. The report,…
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Government
Amnesty Calls on US to Arrest Netanyahu During Washington Visit
DID Press: Amnesty International has urged US authorities to respect the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him during his visit to Washington for possible transfer to face trial.…
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Afghanistan
Human Rights Body Says Targeting Civilians May Constitute War Crimes
DID Press: International Human Rights Foundation has said that attacks on residential areas and civilians, if confirmed, constitute war crimes under international law, calling for independent investigations and full documentation of recent incidents. In a statement, the foundation expressed concern…
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Government
World Children’s Day: Over 20,000 Palestinian Children Killed in Gaza
DID Press: Hamas announced that more than 20,000 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip over the past two years, with thousands more missing under the rubble or left permanently disabled. In a statement issued on the occasion, the…
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Government
Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, 36 Israeli Officials
DID Press: In an unprecedented move, Turkey’s Attorney General issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 senior military and political officials, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict. The Turkish Attorney…
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