international law
UN Rights Chief Warns Israeli Actions in Lebanon May Constitute War Crimes
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk delivered a stark warning from Beirut on Monday, announcing that his office has documented...
Florida Arrest of Tate Brothers Ignites Debate Over US Extradition Policy With Britain
A high profile arrest in Florida has thrust an uncomfortable question into the national spotlight: should the United States automatically honor extradition requests...
Venezuela Withdraws From International Criminal Court Amid Crimes Against Humanity Investigation
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, a dramatic move that comes as the global...
ICC Abandons War Crimes Case Against Former Darfur Militia Commander
The International Criminal Court has terminated its long standing prosecution of a former Darfur militia leader after prosecutors made the extraordinary decision to...
International Criminal Court Asked to Investigate UAE and Regional Officials Over Sudan Atrocities
A coalition of international human rights organizations has formally requested that the International Criminal Court investigate senior officials from the United Arab Emirates...
Nigerian National Faces Swift Prosecution Demands Over Alleged $6.5 Million Fraud in Ghana
Growing pressure is mounting on Ghanaian authorities to expedite the prosecution of Sunny Anwamini, a Nigerian national embroiled in fraud allegations totaling $6.5...
UN Experts Accuse Israel of Targeting Gaza Children and Committing Genocide
A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations has leveled explosive accusations against Israel, alleging deliberate targeting of children in Gaza...
Former Nigerian Oil Minister Acquitted in UK Bribery Case After 13 Year Investigation
In a significant setback for British prosecutors, a former Nigerian oil minister has been acquitted of accepting bribes from wealthy oil executives who...
UN Demands International Regulation of Autonomous Drones as Civilian Deaths Surge in Conflict Zones
The global landscape of modern warfare has reached a critical turning point, with autonomous drones and unmanned weapons systems causing unprecedented civilian casualties...
Inviting the Taliban to Brussels is a betrayal of Afghan women, says former lawmaker Fawzia Koofi
The Taliban recently arrested three of Fawzia Koofi's family members, tortured one, and confiscated her house. It was an act designed to silence...
