ICC
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese
US District Judge Richard Leon in Washington claimed that the Trump administration sought to regulate Francesca Albanese's speech because of the "idea or message expressed.”
Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest
'Qatari Octopus': Israel files criminal complaint over ICC corruption
Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial
ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed Sharia law
The reparations will largely be in the form of collective rehabilitation measures.
Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ
According to the WSJ report, which cited a witness and an audio recording, Qatar ordered an investigation to discredit the sexual assault allegations brought against Khan.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.
Philippine ex-president Duterte must stand trial for murder, ICC rules
Duterte was arrested last March, with prosecutors alleging he created, funded, and armed death squads to target and kill suspected narcotics peddlers and users.
Magyar says Netanyahu would face arrest if he came to Hungary, but invitation remains
The Magyar said that if Hungary remains an ICC member and a person wanted by the court enters its territory, “that person must be taken into custody.”
ICC votes to advance disciplinary measures against prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual assault claims
In a vote on Wednesday by a core group of member states, 15 voted in favor, two abstained and four voted against moving forward with the process.
Allegations against ICC war crimes prosecutor still under review despite report he was cleared
A memo to court staff said: "The disciplinary process before the Bureau is ongoing and remains confidential. No decisions have been taken."
US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case
The US said in a formal filing that the claim of genocide was “false” and part of a broader campaign “to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Jewish people and to justify or encourage terrorism."
Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war
The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.
Iranian opposition orgs. urge ICC probe into regime's alleged crimes against humanity
Legal analysts cited in Western coverage say the ICC faces jurisdictional challenges because Iran is not a member of the Rome Statute.
